A21 - 4.6 Isomerism Flashcards
1
Q
Asymmetric (chiral) centre
A
An atom which has four different atoms or groups attached
2
Q
Optical isomers
A
Molecules which exist as non-superimposable mirror images
3
Q
Optically active
A
A sample which rotates the plane of plane polarised light
4
Q
Racemic mixture
A
A 50:50 mixture of two optical isomers
