Alkenes Flashcards
1
Q
Why can’t the double bond rotate in alkenes?
A
The p orbitals from each carbon overlap to form an e- dense cloud above and below the double bond - this is a πorbital
2
Q
What type of isomerism is geometric isomerism?
A
Stereoisomerism
3
Q
What is a sigma bond?
A
The overlap of two p orbitals along the line joining the two carbons atoms
4
Q
What is the Cahn Ingold Prelog?
A
E/Z isomerism based off the highest priority (atomic umbers)
