ORGANIC CHEM:Chirality Flashcards
1
Q
what is a chiral isomer
A
means it is non-superimpossible
(mirror image of another isomer) cannot align atop
2
Q
How to tell if a molecule is chiral
A
carbon centre with 4 DIFFERENT groups attached is a chiral centre
renders the molecule chiral
3
Q
Can objects with a plane of symetry be chiral?
A
NO
4
Q
what are entantiomers?
A
2 isomeric molecules that are mirror images of eachother
also called optical isomers-type of sterioisomer
5
Q
What is a racemic mixture?
A
mixture of 2 enantiomers in the same quantity
6
Q
do enantiomers exhibit the same chemical properties when interacting with other chiral molecules?
A
No, they often taste and smell different
have different effects as drugs
