Amines, Amino Acids And Polymers

Question 1

How do you differentiate between two optical isomers and their properties?

Answer 1

• You shoot entaniomers through polarised light

1. If it shifts it clockwise it’s positive.
2. If it shifts anti-clockwise it’s negative.

Question 2

What is the definition of a racemic mixture or racemate ?

Answer 2

• Has a 50:50 mixture of entaniomers

- Cancels out effect on polarised light.