PL - isomerism Flashcards
1
Q
what are optical isomers?
A
optical isomers are mirror images of each other
have a chiral centre
2
Q
What is a chiral centre?
A
a carbon with four different group attached to it
3
Q
What are enantiomers?
A
enantiomers are mirror images of each other, no matter which way you turn them they cannot be super imposed