Stereoisomerism In Complex Ions Flashcards
1
Q
What are stereoisomers?
A
Same structural formulae but a different arrangement of atoms in space
2
Q
What are the two types of stereoisomerism?
A
- cis/trans
- optical
3
Q
What does the type of stereoisomerism depend on in complex ions?
A
- number of ligands
- type of ligands
- shape of the complex
4
Q
What shaped complex ions does cis/trans isomerism occur in?
A
Some square planar and octahedral
5
Q
What shaped complex ions does optical isomerism occur in?
A
Octahedral complexes
6
Q
What is optical isomerism?
A
Non-superimposable mirror images of each other
Reflection of CIS
7
Q
What is cis-platin used for?
A
Anti cancer drug that binds to DNA to prevent cell division
