Organic A2 definitions Flashcards

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Optical isomerism

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Type of stereoisomerism which occurs when there is an asymmetrical carbon with an organic molecule known as a chiral center.

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racemate (racemic mixture)

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A mixture of equal amounts of enantiomers

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