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Ive narrowed the question down into A,B,C as the possible answers, but I can't determine if it is E,Z or neither configured. Any help would be great.
Distinguishing the difference between E/Z configuration
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Ive narrowed the question down into A,B,C as the possible answers, but I can't determine if it is E,Z or neither configured. Any help would be great.
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Why would you think it should be either E or Z?
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chemisttree said:
I thought it would be possible because of that double bond.
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But what happens when there are two identical substituents attached to the same sp2 carbon? Review the rules of priority for E/Z nomenclature.