E/Z Absolute Configuration of Alkenes

The video tutorial explains the E&Z terminology for alkenes, highlighting the limitations of cis and trans terms for tri- or tetra-substituted alkenes. It introduces the Con Ingold Prelog convention to assign priority to substituents on each carbon of a double bond, allowing for the determination of E (opposite sides) or Z (same side) configurations. The tutorial provides examples to illustrate the process and offers a mnemonic to remember the E&Z meanings.

Explain the difference between CIS and trans terminology when applied to alkenes.

What is the significance of using E&Z terminology in labeling alkenes?

What does the term 'highest priority groups' refer to in the context of E&Z alkenes?

How do you determine the priority of substituents on the carbons of an alkene?

Describe the process of using the Cahn-Ingold-Prelog convention to assign priorities.

What is the outcome when the two highest priority groups are on opposite sides of the double bond?

How can one remember the difference between E and Z alkenes easily?