Isomerism Flashcards
1
Q
What is an asymmetric (chiral) carbon centre
A
An atom which has four different atoms or groups attached
2
Q
What is an optical isomer
A
Molecules which can exists as non-superimposable mirror images
3
Q
What does optically active mean
A
A sample which to states the plane of plane polarised light
4
Q
What is a racemic mixture
A
A 50:50 mixture of two optical isomers
