Chapter 6, Problem 20E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:The configurational isomer of the structure given needs to be drawn and named and the reason for the ambiguity regarding naming it as trans or cis needs to be explained.

Concept introduction:

Configurational isomers are stereoisomers that have same molecular formula but cannot be converted through rotation about the single bond into another form.

The compounds naming of using E-Z system is based on analysis of the groups at the end of double bond. As per the CIP rules, the highest priority gets its preference which means the highest atomic number groups.