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Tamoxifen slows the growth of some breast tumors by
Chapter 5, Problem 10P(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Tamoxifen slows the growth of some breast tumors by binding to estrogen receptors. Is tamoxifen an \(E\) or a \(Z\) isomer?
Equation Transcription:
Text Transcription:
E
Z
Questions & Answers
QUESTION:
Tamoxifen slows the growth of some breast tumors by binding to estrogen receptors. Is tamoxifen an \(E\) or a \(Z\) isomer?
Equation Transcription:
Text Transcription:
E
Z
ANSWER:
Solution 10P
Step 1 of 2:
Here, we are asked to identify if Tamoxifen is an E or a Z isomer.
In an isomer, if the high priority groups are placed on the same side of the double bond, then it is a Z-isomer and if the high priority groups are placed on the opposite side of the double bond, then it is an E-isomer.