Question

Isn't 1,6-dibromo cyclohexene same as 2,3-dibromo cyclohexene? If yes, then why do they have different names? The figure is :

Answer 1

Covalent bonds are strong and directional in nature, therefore atoms are held very strongly at their positions. Such solids are very hard and brittle. They have extremely highmelting points and may evendecompose before melting. They are insulators and do not conduct electricity.