In the bromination of stilbene experiment, trans-stilbene is used. If cis-stilbene was used, would the product be an enantiomer or diastereomer of the product obtained with trans-stilbene. Give a brief explanation why.

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In the bromination of stilbene experiment, trans-stilbene is used.

If cis-stilbene was used, would the product be an enantiomer or diastereomer of the product obtained with trans-stilbene. Give a brief explanation why.

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