PL 7 - Isomerism

Question 1

What is an optical isomer?

Answer 1

• Optical isomerism is a type of stereoisomerism found in molecules that contain a chiral centre
• Optical isomers or enantiomers are non-superimposable, mirror images of each other

Question 2

What is chirality?

Answer 2

In organic chemistry, a chiral centre is in the form of a carbon atom bonded to four different groups