(a) Which double bonds in (E)-ocimene, a major component of the odor of lilac flowers, can exhibit stereoisomerism? (b) Draw a diastereomer of (E)-ocimene. (E)-ocimene

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(a) Which double bonds in (E)-ocimene, a major component of the odor of lilac flowers, can exhibit stereoisomerism? (b) Draw
a diastereomer of (E)-ocimene.
(E)-ocimene
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