Concept explainers
a)
Interpretation:
The conformation of either geranyl diphosphate or farnesyl diphosphate which shows likeness to guaiol is to be drawn.
Concept introduction:
Monoterpenes containing 10 carbon atoms are derived from geranyl diphosphate while sesqueterpenes containing 15 carbon atoms are derived from farnesyl diphosphate.
To give:
The conformation of either geranyl diphosphate or farnesyl diphosphate which shows likeness to guaiol.
b)
Interpretation:
The conformation of either geranyl diphosphate or farnesyl diphosphate which shows likeness to sabinene is to be drawn.
Concept introduction:
Monoterpenes containing 10 carbon atoms are derived from geranyl diphosphate while sesqueterpenes containing 15 carbon atoms are derived from farnesyl diphosphate.
To give:
The conformation of either geranyl diphosphate or farnesyl diphosphate which shows likeness to sabinene.
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