Optical Isomerism Flashcards

1
Q

Describe how you distinguish between separate samples of the two
enantiomers

A
  • Use Plane polarised light
  • It rotates in opposite directions
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2
Q

Which does not box contain an asymmetric carbon atom?
A. CH3CH(CH3)CH2CH3
B. CH3CH2CH(CH3)CH2CH2CH3
C. CH3CH(OH)CH2OH
D. CH3CH2CHClCH3

A

CH3CH(CH3)CH2CH3

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