17.1.1 - Chirality and enantiomers Flashcards

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What are the two types of isomerism?

A

Structural isomerism
Sterioisomerism

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2
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Examples of structural isomerism.

A

Chain
Position
Functional

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3
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Examples of sterioisomerism.

A

Optical
Geometric

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4
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What is a chiral molecule?

A

A molecule that can not be superimposed on its mirror image.

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5
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What is the name of a molecules that is not chiral?

A

Achiral

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6
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What is a chiral centre?

A

An atom that has 4 different groups attached to it

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7
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What does asymmetric mean in reference to a carbon atom?

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A carbon atom in a molecule that is joined to four different atoms or groups.

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8
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What are enantiomers?

A

Isomers that are related as object and mirror image.

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9
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Are achiral molecules superimposible?

A

Yes

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10
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What does it mean if a molceule has a chiral centre in terms of isomerism?

A

It can exist as an optical isomer

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11
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Similarities and differences in the properties of optical isomers.

A

same chemical properties
Similar physical properties
Different biological properties.

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