Introduction To General, Organic, And Biochemistry
Introduction To General, Organic, And Biochemistry
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ISBN: 9781337571357
Author: Frederick A. Bettelheim, William H. Brown, Mary K. Campbell, Shawn O. Farrell, Omar Torres
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 18, Problem 21P

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Interpretation:The cis/trans ratio refers to in permethrin needs to be predicted.

Concept Introduction:Permethrin is a synthetic insecticide containing ester group. They are used in commercial clothing and agricultural products. In cis-isomer, the atom or groups linked to the ring are on the same side of the ring or double bond. In trans-isomer, the atom or groups linked to a ring are on the opposite sides of the ring or double bond.

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Interpretation: The (+/) designation in cis / trans ratio refers to in permethrin is to be predicted.

Concept Introduction:Permethrin is a synthetic insecticide containing ester group. They are used in commercial clothing and agricultural products. Racemic mixture contains enantiomers in equal amounts and it is optically inactive.

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