Chemistry A-Level
E/Z geometric isomerism
What E/Z geometric isomerism means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of E/Z geometric isomerism
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Reference: OCR
Two stereoisomers exist where each doubly bonded carbon carries two different groups: the E isomer has the higher-priority groups on opposite sides, the Z isomer has them on the same side.
Topics that use E/Z geometric isomerism
- Alkenes (OCR A-Level)
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- Addition polymerisation of alkenes
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