Question

Write the structures of
(i) 3, 7 - dichloro - (2E, 5E) - octadiene

Answer 1

3, 7 - dichloro - (2E, 5E) - octadiene

Kindly refer to the attachment for the structure.

While drawing the structure of the given compound, the following points should be kept in mind.

• The longest chain is having 8 carbon atoms as suggested by the term 'octa'

• It contains 2 double bonds at 2nd and 5th carbon since 'diene' represents two double bonds.

• Chlorine atoms are attached as substituents to the main chain at 3rd and 7th carbon atoms.