Chemistry - STEREO ISOMERISM Question with Solution | TestHub
Which of the following E, Z designations are correct, and which are incorrect ?
(a) 
Designation given : E
(b) 
Designation given : Z
(c) 
Designation given : Z
(d) 
Designation given : E
(e) 
Designation given : E
(f) 
Designation given : Z
Options:
Answer:
Solution:
(a) Cl and Br (higher priority) are on opposite sides : E - correct.
(b) CH3 and COOH (higher priority) are on opposite sides : the correct designation is E, not Z - incorrect.
(c) Br and Cl are on the same side : Z - correct.
(d) CH3 and F are on the same side : the correct designation is Z, not E - incorrect.
(e) The two CH2F groups are on opposite sides : E - correct.
(f) CH3 and COOH are on the same side : Z - correct.
Ans. Correct : (a), (c), (e), (f). Incorrect : (b), (d).
