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What are optical isomers?
What are optical isomers?
- Molecules that are linear in shape
- Molecules that have the same physical and chemical properties
- Molecules that are not reactive
- Molecules that are non-superimposable mirror images of each other (correct)
Why are optical isomers important in chemistry?
Why are optical isomers important in chemistry?
- They are not important in chemistry
- Due to their linear structure
- Because they have identical properties
- Due to their different biological activities (correct)
What term is synonymous with optical isomers?
What term is synonymous with optical isomers?
- Enantiomers (correct)
- Stereoisomers
- Isobaric molecules
- Isotonic compounds
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Optical Isomers
- Optical isomers are non-superimposable, three-dimensional mirror images of each other, differing only in their spatial arrangement of atoms.
- They have the same molecular formula and bond order, but differ in their optical activity.
Importance of Optical Isomers
- Optical isomers are important in chemistry because they can have different physical and chemical properties, such as melting points, boiling points, and solubility.
- They can also have different biological properties, such as pharmacological effects, toxicity, and metabolic pathways.
Synonymous Term
- Enantiomers is a term synonymous with optical isomers, used to describe the pair of non-superimposable mirror images.
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