Assign E or Z to the following alkenes

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Assign E or Z to the following alkenes

H3C
HO
the spice Columbus found (Capsaicin)
Muscalure
(the
sex attaractant for the common housefly)
CO2H
Z-I
Transcribed Image Text:H3C HO the spice Columbus found (Capsaicin) Muscalure (the sex attaractant for the common housefly) CO2H Z-I
HO
Bombykol
sex attaractant for the male silkworm)
(the
HO
the "heart healthy" part of olive oil
Transcribed Image Text:HO Bombykol sex attaractant for the male silkworm) (the HO the "heart healthy" part of olive oil
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The isomers which have a restricted rotation around the double bond is known as geometrical isomers.

The isomers which have different spatial arrangements are known as cis- trans isomers.

In cis isomers; the functional groups are present on the same side of double bond while in trans isomers; the functional groups are present on the opposite side of double bond.

According to CIP rule; higher atomic number take the first priority for assigning the cis trans configuration than lower atomic number.

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