Which of the following structures is an E isomer? Use image as reference

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Which of the following structures is an E isomer? Use image as reference
8. Which of the following structures is an E isomer?
D
1
CH₂OH
(H3C)₂HC
CH₂CO₂H CIH₂CH₂C
2
CH₂OH
CH₂OCH 3
H3C
3
CH2NH2
Transcribed Image Text:8. Which of the following structures is an E isomer? D 1 CH₂OH (H3C)₂HC CH₂CO₂H CIH₂CH₂C 2 CH₂OH CH₂OCH 3 H3C 3 CH2NH2
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To solve this problem we will use the CIP rules to decide the priority of the groups . We indicates the highest priority group by 1 and lowest group by 2 . 

E isomers : if the highest priority group are on opposite sides 

Z isomer : if the highest priority group are on same side .

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