25.0 Nomenclature and isomerism Flashcards
1
Q
How would you identify a chiral carbon atom?
A
Bonded to four differing groups.
2
Q
What do we call one version of an optical
isomer?
A
Enantiomer
3
Q
What is a racemic mixture (racemate)?
A
A 50/50 mixture of both enantiomers.
4
Q
How can optical activity be measured?
A
Pass plane polarised light through a sample and measure the direction and angle of rotation of the light.
