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Interpretation:
The configuration of each of the given compounds as Z or E, is to be written.
Concept Introduction:
>The priority of the groups attached to each double bonded carbon atom is defined on the basis of the Cahn–-Ingold–-Prelog sequence rules.
>The
When the groups with the higher priority are on the same side of the double bond, the alkene is said to have Z configuration.When the groups with the higher priority are on the opposite side of the double bond, the alkene is said to have E configuration.
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