Zingiberene, a Terpene Found in Ginger, Has the Following Structure $\pi$

question 110

Essay

Zingiberene, a terpene found in ginger, has the following structure. Classify the $\pi$ bonds in zingiberene as conjugated, cumulated or isolated.

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Definitions:

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