Stereochemistry: Enantiomers

Professor Dave explains the concept of stereoisomers, focusing on enantiomers and chirality. He begins with an overview of isomerism, distinguishing between structural isomers and stereoisomers. The video delves into enantiomers, which are non-superposable mirror images, using hands as an analogy. Chirality is introduced, highlighting the importance of a carbon atom with four different substituents. Examples illustrate how to identify chiral and achiral molecules, emphasizing the role of mirror images in determining chirality.

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