ISOMERS Flashcards
1
Q
What are Isomers?
A
same chemical formula but oriented differently
2
Q
What are three examples of Stereoisomers?
A
- Glucose
- Galactose
- Fructose
3
Q
Two examples of Enantiomers
A
- B-Glucose
- L-Glucose
4
Q
What are Diasteriomers?
A
They are non-superimposable, non-mirror images of each other
5
Q
Stereoisomers have what kind of arrangement?
A
Stereoisomers have different 3D arrangement
6
Q
When does Tautomerization happen?
A
when tautomers coexist with each other by relocating a proton
7
Q
What are Tautomers?
A
Tautomers are structural Isomers
