Optical isomers Flashcards
What are enantiomers
the two non-superimposable molecules are optical isomers of each other
they are a set of optical isomers and they can be interconverted without breaking bonds
OPTICAL ACTIVITY
stereoisomers are said to be ….
optically active when they rotate polarized light
does benzene act more like alkane and alkene
alkane
what are stereoisomers
: have an identical molecular formula and bond multiplicity but show different spatial arrangements of the atoms
what is the special trait optical isomers have with chiral molecules
optical isomers react with chiral molecules to rotate polarized light
Reactivity of hydrocarbons ranked in order
Alkanes,Benzene,Alkene,Alkynes
Alkynes are most reactive due to the pi bonds being located above the bonding axis and them not being held closely by the nueclei
why type of isomer is CIS/TRANS
configurational (break bond to convert one to another)
what is a racemic mixture
50/50 between enantiomeres
what do we used to measure polarized light
polarimeter
what does polarized light refer to
light waves in which the vibrations occur in a single plane.
incomplete combustion reaction
CxHn + O2 —–> H2O + CO2 + CO + C (any of these)
Things to remember
when doing E and Z
PUT IT IN BRACKETS
EX
(Z) - HEPTANE
(E) - BUT - 2 - ENE
(E) - 2 - BUTENE
