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Ch. 10 - Alkynes: Electrophilic Addition and Redox Reactions
Mullins - Organic Chemistry: A Learner Centered Approach 1st Edition
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Capitolo 9, Problema 11b

Draw the structures that correspond to the following names.
(b) (3Z,8S)-8-ethyl-3-methylundec-3-en-6-yne

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Step 1: Break down the name systematically. The name '(3Z,8S)-8-ethyl-3-methylundec-3-en-6-yne' provides information about the structure. 'Undec' indicates the parent chain has 11 carbon atoms. '3-en' specifies a double bond at carbon 3, and '6-yne' specifies a triple bond at carbon 6.
Step 2: Analyze the stereochemistry. The '(3Z)' indicates the double bond at carbon 3 has the Z configuration (the higher priority groups are on the same side). The '(8S)' specifies the stereochemistry at carbon 8, which is in the S configuration.
Step 3: Add substituents to the parent chain. The '8-ethyl' means there is an ethyl group (-CH₂CH₃) attached to carbon 8, and '3-methyl' means there is a methyl group (-CH₃) attached to carbon 3.
Step 4: Place the double and triple bonds. Draw the 11-carbon chain, then add a double bond between carbons 3 and 4, ensuring the Z configuration. Next, add a triple bond between carbons 6 and 7.
Step 5: Confirm the stereochemistry and substituent placement. Verify that the ethyl group at carbon 8 is in the S configuration and the methyl group at carbon 3 is correctly positioned. Ensure the double bond at carbon 3 has the Z configuration.

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