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Optical Isomerism Flashcards

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Define enantiomers

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pair of optical isomers that rotate plane-polarised light in opposite directions

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Define racemic mixture

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pair of enantiomers in a 1:1 ratio

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AQA A Level Chemistry (25 decks)

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