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Which type of isomerism is commonly found in Carbohydrates?
Which type of isomerism is commonly found in Carbohydrates?
What is the term used for mirror image isomers in optical isomerism?
What is the term used for mirror image isomers in optical isomerism?
How do enantiomers differ from each other?
How do enantiomers differ from each other?
What is the term used for the clockwise rotation of a plane of polarised light by an enantiomer?
What is the term used for the clockwise rotation of a plane of polarised light by an enantiomer?
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How are the D and L forms of enantiomers named?
How are the D and L forms of enantiomers named?
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Which type of atom is described as being chiral or asymmetric when it has four different groups attached to it?
Which type of atom is described as being chiral or asymmetric when it has four different groups attached to it?
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What is the term used for compounds that are mirror images of each other in optical isomerism?
What is the term used for compounds that are mirror images of each other in optical isomerism?
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What is the term used for the anticlockwise rotation of a plane of polarised light by an enantiomer?
What is the term used for the anticlockwise rotation of a plane of polarised light by an enantiomer?
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Which type of isomerism is commonly found in carbohydrates?
Which type of isomerism is commonly found in carbohydrates?
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What is the term used for compounds that have the same boiling point, melting point, and solubility, but differ in their optical activity?
What is the term used for compounds that have the same boiling point, melting point, and solubility, but differ in their optical activity?
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