chapter #16 Flashcards
1
Q
structural isomers
A
same molecular formula
different structure
different name
2
Q
stereoisomers
A
geometric isomers
cis/trans
3
Q
optical isomers
A
enantiomers
4
Q
enantiomers
A
not superimpossible
mirror images
5
Q
diasteromers
A
different physical properties
different chemical properties
6
Q
enantiomers have
A
polarized light
same physical properties
MP BP density
7
Q
maximum # of stereoisomers
A
2^n
n= # chiral carbons
8
Q
equal amounts of enantiomers
A
racemic mixture
0 degrees
9
Q
stereoisomers have
A
the same name
10
Q
optical isomers
A
chiral carbon
11
Q
enantiomer
A
mirror image
NOT superimposable
12
Q
1 chiral carbon…
A
same molecule
or
enantiomer
13
Q
2 and chiral
1 identical
1 opposite
A
diasteromer
14
Q
meso compound
A
turn 180 degrees, same molecule
2 chiral carbons
AND plane of symmetry
15
Q
enantiomer cannot
A
not meso
because of plane of symmetry
