AC7

Question 1

Define stereoisomer

Answer 1

Same structural formula but different arrangements of atoms in space

Question 2

Define optical isomers

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Define chiral centre

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Chemical and physical properties of optical isomers

Answer 4

Identical physical and chemical properties to non chiral reagents and materials

They will react differently to chiral reactants e.g enzyme