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Why does the failure to observe optical activity not necessarily mean that no chiral compound is present?
Why does the failure to observe optical activity not necessarily mean that no chiral compound is present?
Each compound with an asymmetric C-atom has two enantiomers, each rotating light in opposite directions.
What happens when we have a 50-50 mixture of enantiomers?
What happens when we have a 50-50 mixture of enantiomers?
No rotation is observed at all.
How are amino acids generally in terms of chirality?
How are amino acids generally in terms of chirality?
Amino acids are generally homochiral.
Why is it important to consider chirality in pharmaceuticals?
Why is it important to consider chirality in pharmaceuticals?
What does optical activity establish in a sample?
What does optical activity establish in a sample?
What is the property of light when it oscillates in all planes perpendicular to its direction of propagation?
What is the property of light when it oscillates in all planes perpendicular to its direction of propagation?
Does a lack of optical activity prove a lack of chirality in a sample?
Does a lack of optical activity prove a lack of chirality in a sample?
How do optical isomers affect plane-polarized light?
How do optical isomers affect plane-polarized light?
Define optical isomerism and provide an example.
Define optical isomerism and provide an example.
What are enantiomers?
What are enantiomers?
How do diastereomers differ from enantiomers?
How do diastereomers differ from enantiomers?
Why are molecules with one tetrahedral stereogenic center always chiral?
Why are molecules with one tetrahedral stereogenic center always chiral?
