Module 3 2019

Potential Isomerism: Other

➢ Geometric isomer (alkenes)

− Both carbon atoms forming the double bond are attached to two different groups − E/Z isomers (cis/trans) ➢ Chirality associated with other elements − Sulphur, Nitrogen, Phosphorus

➢ Positional isomers − Ring substitution

Nomenclature and Characterisationof the Active Ingredient

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