Optical isomerism

Define optical isomerism.

Draw any chiral molecule.

What are enantiomers?

• Enantiomers are non-superimposable mirror image isomers of a chiral molecule.
• Enantiomers are identical molecules that can be superimposed.
• Enantiomers are a type of isotopes found in nature.
• Enantiomers are molecules that have the same chemical formula but different physical properties.

Differentiate between levorotatory and dextrorotatory molecule.

Draw any mesomer.