chem chapter 7 Flashcards
1
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What are optical isomers?
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They are
2
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What is a cis isomer and how to recognise it?
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A cis isomer is a molecule that has the same connectivity of atoms on both sides. It features the same side groups placed on the same side of a double bond.
3
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What is a trans isomer and how to recognise it?
A
Trans isomers feature molecules with same side groups placed on opposite sides of a double bond.
