Stilbene P h C H = C H P h can exist in two diastereomeric forms X and Y and X is found to be more soluble in water than Y .Predict which of the following statement is correct?

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Cis form is more polar than trans form, that's why greater boiling pont. ↑ polarity ↑ solubility ↑ Boiling Point more polar compound more soluble in water (-pole moment)

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