(a) The sex attractant of the Mediterranean fruit fly is (E)-6-nonen-1-ol. Write a structural formula or build a molecular model for this compound, showing the stereochemistry of the double bond.
(b) Geraniol is a naturally occurring substance present in the fragrant oil of many plants. It has a pleasing, rose like odor. Geraniol is the E isomer of

Write a structural formula or build a molecular model for geraniol, showing its stereochemistry.
(c) Nerol is a naturally occurring substance that is a stereoisomer of geraniol. Write its structure or build a molecular model.
(d) The sex attractant of the codling moth is the 2Z, 6E stereoisomer of

Write the structure of this substance or build a molecular model in a way that clearly shows its stereochemistry.
(e) The sex pheromone of the honeybee is the E stereoisomer of the compound shown. Write a structural formula or build a molecular model for this compound.

(f) A growth hormone from the cecropia moth has the structure shown. Express the stereochemistry of the double bonds according to the E-Z system.

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(CH3 )2C= CHCH-CH-C=CHCH-OH CH3 CH CH2CH2C-CHCH2CH2C CHCH2OH CH CH2CH3 CH,C(CH2)4CH2CH-CHCO2H CH3 CHH CH,CH H3C COCH3