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How do we name cyclohexene with E/Z configuration?
This compound is symmetric w.r.t. the double bond.
This compound is symmetric w.r.t. the double bond.
Abdul Quadeer said:How do we name cyclohexene with E/Z configuration?
This compound is symmetric w.r.t. the double bond.
Yes, though in practice you are unlikely to get an (E) cyclohexene if all you have is carbon and hydrogen due to sterics.
Z - "Zame" side
The E/Z configuration is a way to describe the arrangement of substituents on a double bond in a molecule. In cyclohexene, the E configuration means that the two highest priority substituents are on opposite sides of the double bond, while the Z configuration means they are on the same side.
To determine the E/Z configuration in cyclohexene, you need to identify the two highest priority substituents on the double bond. This is done by assigning each substituent a priority based on the atomic number of the atoms directly bonded to the double bond. Then, if the two highest priority substituents are on the opposite sides of the double bond, it is E configuration. If they are on the same side, it is Z configuration.
The main difference between E and Z configuration is the arrangement of the substituents on the double bond. In E configuration, the two highest priority substituents are on opposite sides of the double bond, while in Z configuration, they are on the same side. This can affect the physical and chemical properties of the molecule.
To name cyclohexene with E/Z configuration, first identify the two highest priority substituents on the double bond. Then, use the prefix "E" or "Z" before the name of the molecule, followed by a hyphen and the name of the molecule. For example, if the molecule has an E configuration, it would be named as "E-cyclohexene".
Yes, a molecule can have both E and Z configuration. This is known as a cis-trans isomerism, where two or more compounds have the same molecular formula but different spatial arrangements. In this case, the molecule will have a double bond that can rotate, allowing for the E and Z configurations to interchange.