Properties of Stereoisomers

Question 1

Diastereomers

Answer 1

• stereoisomers that are not enantiomers
• not the mirror image
• cis/trans is always diastereomers
• all physical propeties are different
• can be separated by simple lab techniques

different by boining point, melting point, and RF

Question 2

Enantiomers

Answer 2

• a chral molecule
• it’s non-superimposable mirror image is it’s pair
• always come in pairs
• all physical properties are the same AKA not easily separated
• a pair interacted w/ chiral molecules differently

Question 3

Chiral

Answer 3

• object w/ a non-superimposable image

4 different things (always chiral)

a molecule containing only one chiral cent with this will** always** be chiral

Question 4

Achiral

what happens when going chiral-> achiral?

Answer 4

object w/ a superimposeable mirror image
symmetry w/i object

4 different things from chiral to achilal must break a bond