Essential Organic Chemistry (3rd Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321937711
Author: Paula Yurkanis Bruice
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 4, Problem 64P
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The reason should be explained for the given compound has four stereoisomers when it has only one asymmetric center.
Concept introduction:
The total number of stereoisomers can be calculated by using following formula,
Cis–trans isomerism (or) geometric isomerism or configurational isomerism:
The two similar groups (or higher priority groups) are in same side in double bond of
Example:
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Chapter 4 Solutions
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