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Interpretation: The number of possible stereoisomers of arachidonic acid other than the given molecular structure is to be stated. The structure of the given compound, which has all trans double bonds are to be drawn.
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Isomers are the chemical compounds which have the identical chemical formula but different structures. Stereoisomers are the isomers which differ only in the three-dimensional arrangement of the same molecule.
In a molecule the same priority groups on the same side of double bond gives the cis-isomer while same priority groups on opposite side gives trans-isomer.
To determine: The number of possible stereoisomers of arachidonic acid other than the given molecular structure; the structure of the arachidonic acid which has all trans double bonds.

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