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Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Order the following alkenes from least stable () to most stable (V) .

The image is a chemical structure diagram, presenting a series of isoprene units linked together. This is a representation of polyisoprene, a polymer made up of repeating isoprene (C5H8) units, which is the main component of natural rubber and various synthetic rubbers.

- **Units Labeled A, B, C, D, E:** 
   - Each unit represents an isoprene monomer linked together in a head-to-tail configuration.
   - The repeating units demonstrate the polymerization process where the double bonds in isoprene open up to form long chains.

- **Structure Details:**
   - The backbone appears jagged, reflecting the combination of carbon and hydrogen atoms forming the chain.
   - Vertical lines from each intersection point (representing carbon atoms) indicate bonds connecting hydrogen atoms or continuation of the polymer chain.

- **Notation:**
   - The diagram illustrates the linear arrangement of the units, displaying a common structural feature in natural polymers.

This structure is fundamental to understanding how isoprene forms polymers that have significant industrial applications, particularly in the manufacture of tires and other elastic materials.
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Transcribed Image Text:The image is a chemical structure diagram, presenting a series of isoprene units linked together. This is a representation of polyisoprene, a polymer made up of repeating isoprene (C5H8) units, which is the main component of natural rubber and various synthetic rubbers. - **Units Labeled A, B, C, D, E:** - Each unit represents an isoprene monomer linked together in a head-to-tail configuration. - The repeating units demonstrate the polymerization process where the double bonds in isoprene open up to form long chains. - **Structure Details:** - The backbone appears jagged, reflecting the combination of carbon and hydrogen atoms forming the chain. - Vertical lines from each intersection point (representing carbon atoms) indicate bonds connecting hydrogen atoms or continuation of the polymer chain. - **Notation:** - The diagram illustrates the linear arrangement of the units, displaying a common structural feature in natural polymers. This structure is fundamental to understanding how isoprene forms polymers that have significant industrial applications, particularly in the manufacture of tires and other elastic materials.
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