What Are the Products of Brominating trans- and cis-1,2-Diphenylethene?

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The reaction of Br2 with trans-1,2-diphenylethene and cis-1,2-diphenylethene results in the formation of dibrominated products. Each double bond in the alkenes reacts with bromine, leading to the addition of bromine atoms across the double bond. For trans-1,2-diphenylethene, two distinct stereoisomers are produced, while cis-1,2-diphenylethene yields one stereoisomer and a meso compound. This confirms that the products are indeed isomers, as outlined in the mechanism of halogen addition reactions.

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I am asked for the "actual products" of reacting Br(2) with:

trans-1,2-diphenylethene
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cis-1,2-diphenylethene

I know their structures. And I know that each Br will attach to each side of the double bond. Are there three products for each? ...with the products being isomers?
 
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