Isomerism Flashcards
1
Q
Chiral Centre
A
A carbon atom that is bonded to 4 different atoms or groups
2
Q
Optical Isomerism
A
Isomerism arising from molecules being chiral (and being non-superimposable images)
3
Q
Optical Activity
A
Ability of chiral molecules to rotate plane polarised light
4
Q
Enantiomer
A
An optical isomer
5
Q
Racemate
A
An equal mixture of enantiomers that is optically inactive
6
Q
Stereoisomers
A
Molecules with the same structural formula but different special arrangement of atoms
