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What does 'cis' mean in the context of functional groups?
What does 'cis' mean in the context of functional groups?
- On opposite sides of the plane
- Treat multiple bonds as one bond
- On the same side of the plane (correct)
- Assign priority based on atomic number
What is the main purpose of the Cahn-Ingold-Prelog (CIP) rules?
What is the main purpose of the Cahn-Ingold-Prelog (CIP) rules?
- Describe pi bond resonance
- Assign priorities to substituents around a chiral center (correct)
- Determine E/Z configuration for alkenes
- Treat isotopes as single bonds
In the E/Z nomenclature for alkenes, what does 'E' stand for?
In the E/Z nomenclature for alkenes, what does 'E' stand for?
- Opposite (correct)
- Endo
- Entgegen
- External
How are priorities assigned to substituents around a chiral carbon atom?
How are priorities assigned to substituents around a chiral carbon atom?
What is the purpose of the E/Z nomenclature in organic chemistry?
What is the purpose of the E/Z nomenclature in organic chemistry?
How should multiple bonds or isotopes be treated when assigning priorities in CIP rules?
How should multiple bonds or isotopes be treated when assigning priorities in CIP rules?
Which term describes substituents on opposing sides of a plane?
Which term describes substituents on opposing sides of a plane?
When there's a tie at the first atom in CIP rules, what should be done next?
When there's a tie at the first atom in CIP rules, what should be done next?
What does 'Z' stand for in E/Z nomenclature for alkenes?
What does 'Z' stand for in E/Z nomenclature for alkenes?
Which term describes stereoisomers that are not mirror images of each other?
Which term describes stereoisomers that are not mirror images of each other?
What term is used for chiral molecules that rotate plane-polarized light in either the left or right direction?
What term is used for chiral molecules that rotate plane-polarized light in either the left or right direction?
What do meso compounds refer to in stereochemistry?
What do meso compounds refer to in stereochemistry?
In which aspect do diastereomers differ from enantiomers?
In which aspect do diastereomers differ from enantiomers?
What characterizes diastereomers regarding their spatial arrangement?
What characterizes diastereomers regarding their spatial arrangement?
'Enantio' means ____ and 'morph' means ____.
'Enantio' means ____ and 'morph' means ____.
'Diastereomerism' arises when a molecule has _____ and the spatial arrangement of substituents differs for at least one pair of stereoisomers.
'Diastereomerism' arises when a molecule has _____ and the spatial arrangement of substituents differs for at least one pair of stereoisomers.
'Meso compounds' are known for being _____ even though they contain chiral centers.
'Meso compounds' are known for being _____ even though they contain chiral centers.
'Diastereomers' have distinct physical properties like _____ compared to enantiomers.
'Diastereomers' have distinct physical properties like _____ compared to enantiomers.
'Meso compounds' are unique among chiral molecules because they have _____.
'Meso compounds' are unique among chiral molecules because they have _____.
