Determine the configuration, denoted as Z, E, or neither of this compound:

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Determine the configuration, denoted as Z, E, or neither of this compound:
H.
CH2CH2OH
C = C
1/
H3C
'C(CH3)3
Transcribed Image Text:H. CH2CH2OH C = C 1/ H3C 'C(CH3)3
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The E or Z configuration of the alkene is used for determining the absolute symmetry of the carbon-carbon double bond present in the compound. If the high priority groups are on the same side then that will be termed as 'Z' and if high priority groups are on the opposite side then that will be termed as 'E'. Assign the priority order on the substituents present on the carbon atoms on the basis of high molecular weight or first point of difference etc.            

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