Stereochem

Question 1

Define diastereomers:

Answer 1

stereoisomers that not mirror images of each other

Question 2

Define stereoisomers

Answer 2

molecules have the same molecular formula, sequence Of bunded atom 1

Question 3

Define conformers

Answer 3

Molecules that have different spatial arrangement

Question 4

Define chiral

Answer 4

Carbon molecules that exhibit chirality,contain at least I chiral centre 1

Question 5

Define stereogenic

Answer 5

An atom within a molecule that, when substituted with different groups, that will

Question 6

Define enantiomers

Answer 6

Pair of molecules that mirror images each other, does not superimposed

Question 7

Define epimers

Answer 7

Molecules that have multiple chiral centre

Question 8

Define optical activity

Answer 8

ability of compound to rotate plane of polarized light

Question 9

Define meso

Answer 9

Molecule that have chiral centers, but itself achiral

Question 10

key characteristics of meso compound?

Answer 10

1. possess at least 2 chiral centers
2. internal plane of symmetrical divides molecule
3. superimposeble on its mirror image
4. optically inactive

Question 11

Define absolute configuration

Answer 11

to desccibe 3D arrangements of atoms within chiral molecule

Question 12

Cahn-Ingold-Prelog (CIP) Priority Rule based on?

Answer 12

1. Higher atomic number prioritised
2. Higher mass of isotopes prioritised.
3. Molecules that have multiple bonds

Question 13

Anachiral

Answer 13

object superimposeable on its mirror image

Question 14

Define atropisomer?

Answer 14

a type of stereochemistry isomer

Question 15

define constitutional isomer?

Answer 15

Isomers with different atom connectivity