optical isomerism Flashcards
1
Q
Describe how you distinguish between separate samples of the two
enantiomers of the branched chain aldehyde C5H10O (2 makrs)
A
Use Plane polarised light
rotates (the plane of) in opposite directions
2
Q
Explain the meaning of the term racemic mixture.
A
Equal mixture of enantiomers/optical isomers
3
Q
State the relationship between two chiral molecules with the same
structural formula.
A
(Non-superimposable) mirror images
