Question

Draw the Z isomer of an alkene that has a CH₃and an H on one sp²carbon and isopropyl and butyl groups on the othersp²carbon.

Short answer

1. Assign the priority order to the groups on the basis of atomic number. The higher atomic number gets the highest priority.

2. If higher priority groups are on the same side, then it will be a Z isomer as shown below

3. If higher priority groups are on the different side, then it will be an E isomer as shown below.

Step-by-step solution

Steps to follow while drawing E and Z isomers.

1. Assign the priority order to the groups on the basis of atomic number. The higher atomic number gets the highest priority.

2. If higher priority groups are on the same side, then it will be a Z isomer as shown below

3. If higher priority groups are on the different side, then it will be an E isomer as shown below.

Step 2: The Z isomer of an alkene that has a  CH3 and an H on one sp2  carbon and isopropyl and butyl groups on the other  sp2  carbon.

Here the alkene is having a CH₃ and H group on one side of the double bond and the isopropyl and butyl groups on the other side.