Optical Isomerism and Chiral Carbon Atoms
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Which type of isomerism is commonly found in Carbohydrates?

  • Optical isomerism (correct)
  • Geometric isomerism
  • Tautomeric isomerism
  • Structural isomerism

What is the term used for mirror image isomers in optical isomerism?

  • Stereoisomers
  • Diastereomers
  • Epimers
  • Enantiomers (correct)

How do enantiomers differ from each other?

  • Optical activity (correct)
  • Solubility
  • Melting point
  • Boiling point

What is the term used for the clockwise rotation of a plane of polarised light by an enantiomer?

<p>Dextrorotatory (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are the D and L forms of enantiomers named?

<p>Based on a different criterion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of atom is described as being chiral or asymmetric when it has four different groups attached to it?

<p>Carbon atom (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used for compounds that are mirror images of each other in optical isomerism?

<p>Enantiomers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used for the anticlockwise rotation of a plane of polarised light by an enantiomer?

<p>Levorotatory (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of isomerism is commonly found in carbohydrates?

<p>Optical isomerism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used for compounds that have the same boiling point, melting point, and solubility, but differ in their optical activity?

<p>Enantiomers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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