Molecular Model Part 2 Flashcards
1
Q
are synonymous with asymmetric molecules
A
Chiral molecules
2
Q
has non-superimpossable mirror images
A
Chiral molecules
3
Q
a chiral molecule is optically active
A
yes
4
Q
clockwise configuration
A
R
5
Q
Counter-clockwise configuration
A
S
6
Q
Compounds that are optically inactive despite having chiral centers
A
Mesocompounds
7
Q
Hint of mesocompounds
A
2 asymmetric centers
2 identical substituents
8
Q
if the asymmetric carbons have the same substituents, it leads to what?
A
symmetry
9
Q
How many stereoisomers compounds with 2 stereocenters
A
follow 2i raise to n rule, leading to 4, but it only has 3 for ethane 2 enantiomers and third is a mesocompound
