AC7 Flashcards

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Define stereoisomer

A

Same structural formula but different arrangements of atoms in space

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2
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Define optical isomers

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Compounds that are non superimposable mirror images of each other, containing at least one chiral centre

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3
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Define chiral centre

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An atom bonded to 4 different types of atoms or groups of atoms

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4
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Chemical and physical properties of optical isomers

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Identical physical and chemical properties to non chiral reagents and materials

They will react differently to chiral reactants e.g enzyme

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