Stereochemistry

Stereochemistry

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are constitutional isomers?

Back

Constitutional isomers are compounds that have the same molecular formula but differ in the connectivity of their atoms.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the relationship between (3S,4R)-4-methylheptan-3-ol and (3R,5S)-5-methylheptan-3-ol?

Back

They are constitutional isomers.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are enantiomers?

Back

Enantiomers are a pair of molecules that are non-superimposable mirror images of each other.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are diastereomers?

Back

Diastereomers are stereoisomers that are not mirror images of each other.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are conformational isomers?

Back

Conformational isomers are different spatial arrangements of the same molecule that can be interconverted by rotation around single bonds.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the maximum number of configurational isomers for a compound with n chiral centers?

Back

The maximum number of configurational isomers is 2^n, where n is the number of chiral centers.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of chirality in organic compounds?

Back

Chirality is important because it can affect the physical and chemical properties of compounds, including their biological activity.

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