Analyze the following structure of abscisic acid in terms of isoprene units joined by head-to-tail linkages. HO. CO2H (1) How many isoprene units are there in a abscisic acid molecule? (2) Classify abscisic acid as a monoterpene (one terpene unit), a sesquiterpene (1.5 terpene units), or a diterpene (2 terpene units).

Analyze the following structure of abscisic acid in terms of isoprene units joined by head-to-tail linkages. HO. CO2H (1) How many isoprene units are there in a abscisic acid molecule? (2) Classify abscisic acid as a monoterpene (one terpene unit), a sesquiterpene (1.5 terpene units), or a diterpene (2 terpene units).

Chemistry: The Molecular Science

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Chapter6: Covalent Bonding

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