ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (LOOSELEAF)-PACKAGE
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (LOOSELEAF)-PACKAGE
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ISBN: 9781260008562
Author: Carey
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 25, Problem 18P
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

In the given naturally occurring substances, the isoprene units are to be identified.

Concept introduction:

The conjugated diene hydrocarbon with molecular formula CH2=C(CH3)CH=CH2 is called as isoprene or 2-methyl-1,3-butadiene.

Isoprene units are the monomer of natural rubber and also the common building block for the construction of terpenoids.

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