10 Questions
Which type of isomerism is commonly found in Carbohydrates?
Optical isomerism
What is the term used for mirror image isomers in optical isomerism?
Enantiomers
How do enantiomers differ from each other?
Optical activity
What is the term used for the clockwise rotation of a plane of polarised light by an enantiomer?
Dextrorotatory
How are the D and L forms of enantiomers named?
Based on a different criterion
Which type of atom is described as being chiral or asymmetric when it has four different groups attached to it?
Carbon atom
What is the term used for compounds that are mirror images of each other in optical isomerism?
Enantiomers
What is the term used for the anticlockwise rotation of a plane of polarised light by an enantiomer?
Levorotatory
Which type of isomerism is commonly found in carbohydrates?
Optical isomerism
What is the term used for compounds that have the same boiling point, melting point, and solubility, but differ in their optical activity?
Enantiomers
Test your knowledge on optical isomerism and chiral carbon atoms with this quiz. Learn about enantiomers and how they form mirror image isomers. Explore the occurrence of optical isomerism in carbohydrates and understand the arrangement of different groups on a chiral carbon atom.
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