Questions and Answers
What are optical isomers?
Molecules that are non-superimposable mirror images of each other
Why are optical isomers important in chemistry?
Due to their different biological activities
What term is synonymous with optical isomers?
Enantiomers
Study Notes
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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