Part 06 Stereochemistry General Flashcards
1
Q
Achiral
A
Symmetric
2
Q
Chiral
A
Asymmetric
3
Q
What are two things to look for to tell if a molecule is chiral?
A
- A plane of symmetry
2. A tetrahedral molecule with 4 different substituents
4
Q
How do you find a stereocenter?
A
A carbon atom with 4 different substituents
5
Q
Enantiomer =
A
A chiral molecule and it’s mirror image
6
Q
Anything that is not chiral will have a ___ ___ ___
A
A plane of symmetry
7
Q
“Switch once” =
A
Enantiomer
8
Q
“Switch twice” =
A
Same molecule
9
Q
Diastereomer =
A
2 or more stereocenters
Stereoisomers that are not mirror images of each other
10
Q
Meso compound =
A
Can be a mirror image of itself
