Organic 2: Chapter 25 - Nomenclature and isomerism Flashcards
1
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When does optical isomerism occur?
A
When there are 4 different substituents attached to 1 carbon atom
2
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How do a pair of enantiomers differ?
A
They are non-superimposable mirror images of one another, but are not identical
3
Q
What is the notation for a chiral centre?
A
C*
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