Lab 8: Stereochemistry and Polarimetry Flashcards
1
Q
Which affects the rotation of plane-polarized light by a molecule?
A
temperature
concentration
wavelength
2
Q
Hexane and 3-methylpentane are examples of
A
constitutional isomers
3
Q
What is true about a meso compound?
A
More than one stereogenic center must be present
there are one or more planes of symmetry
A single molecule is identical to its mirror image
The specific rotation is 0
4
Q
What is true of any S enantiomer?
A
It is the mirror image of the corresponding R enantiomer
