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
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