Optical Isomerism Flashcards
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What is optical isomerism?
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2
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What property must carbon have in order for it to show optical isomerism on that carbon?
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3
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Compare and contrast between two optical isomers
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4
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What word is used to describe optically active molecules?
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5
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Define enantiomers
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6
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What symbol is given to the chiral carbon?
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7
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Define super-imposable
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8
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Give two examples of chiral molecules.
Draw one and give both its enantiomers
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9
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How is light polarised?
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10
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Define racemic mixture
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11
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What effect does the racemic mixture have on the plane of polarised light?
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12
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What effect does the positive isomer have on the plane of polarised light?
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13
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What effect does the negative isomer have on the plane of polarised light?
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14
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Describe the structure of a polarimeter
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15
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What are polarimeters used for?
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