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Edexcel A-Level Chemistry AS 5.3 The E Z Naming System for Geometric Isomers and Why It Is Necessary to Use This When the Cis and Trans Naming System Questions

Practise E-Z naming by assigning priorities at C=C bonds, choosing correct IUPAC names and drawing named geometric isomers.

Syllabus
First assessment 2019
Course
Chemistry YCH11
Level
AS

Exam points

  • assign E or Z by comparing the highest-priority group on each carbon of the C=C bond
  • choose the correct IUPAC name for halogenated alkenes with locants and E-Z labels
  • explain when E-Z naming is needed because cis-trans naming cannot describe the structure

Edexcel A-Level Chemistry AS 5.3 The E Z Naming System for Geometric Isomers and Why It Is Necessary to Use This When the Cis and Trans Naming System Questions question 1

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Geometric isomerism is shown by 2-chlorobut-2-ene.

What is the skeletal formula of E-2-chlorobut-2-ene?

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Structure A

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Structure B

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Structure C

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Structure D

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