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Classify each of the following compounds below as cis,
Chapter 5, Problem 5.35(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Classify each of the following compounds below as cis, trans, or not stereoisomeric: OH HO HO
Questions & Answers
QUESTION:
Classify each of the following compounds below as cis, trans, or not stereoisomeric: OH HO HO
ANSWER:Step 1 of 3
a) To determine if an alkene is cis or trans, we have to find two of the same substituent on opposite carbon atoms of the alkene. In this compound, there are two hydrogen atoms.
The hydrogen atoms are on different carbons and they are on opposite sides of the alkene so this compound is trans.