E/Z Nomenclature Flashcards
1
Q
E stands for
A
Entegen (opposide)
2
Q
Z stands for
A
Zusamann (together)
“Z Same Side”
3
Q
when do we use E/Z?
A
4 different groups around the double bond carbons
4
Q
steps
A
draw a vertical line through double bond
on each side of the line assign priority 1 & 2 based on MW
do same for other side of double bond
if #1 priorities on same side its Z
if #1 priorities on opposite sides of each other its E
