Write bond-line formulas for each of the following naturally occurring compounds

Chapter 5, Problem 5.33

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Write bond-line formulas for each of the following naturally occurring compounds, clearly showing their stereochemistry. (a) (E)-6-Nonen-l-ol: the sex attractant of the Mediterranean fruit fly. (b) Geraniol: a hydrocarbon with a rose-like odor present in the fragrant oil of many plants (including geranium flowers). It is the E isomer of (CH3)2CCHCH2CH2CCHCH2OH CH3 W (c) Nerol: a stereoisomer of geraniol found in neroli and lemongrass oil. (d) The worm in apples is the larval stage of the codling moth. The sex attractant of the male moth is the 2Z,6E stereoisomer of the compound shown. CH3CH2CH2CCHCH2CH2CCHCH2OH CH3 W CH2CH3 W (e) The E stereoisomer of the compound is the sex pheromone of the honeybee. CH3C(CH2)4CH2CHCHCO2H O X (f) A growth hormone from the cecropia moth has the structure shown. Express the stereochemistry of the double bonds according to the EZ system.

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