Optical Isomerism Flashcards

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What is optical isomerism?

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What property must carbon have in order for it to show optical isomerism on that carbon?

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3
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Compare and contrast between two optical isomers

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4
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What word is used to describe optically active molecules?

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5
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Define enantiomers

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6
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What symbol is given to the chiral carbon?

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7
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Define super-imposable

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8
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Give two examples of chiral molecules.
Draw one and give both its enantiomers

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9
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How is light polarised?

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10
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Define racemic mixture

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What effect does the racemic mixture have on the plane of polarised light?

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12
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What effect does the positive isomer have on the plane of polarised light?

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13
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What effect does the negative isomer have on the plane of polarised light?

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14
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Describe the structure of a polarimeter

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15
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What are polarimeters used for?

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16
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Are racemic mixtures formed in nature? Why?

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