Stereochemistry Quiz

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What does stereochemistry refer to?

The bonding between carbon atoms

The arrangement of atoms in a crystal lattice

The three-dimensional structure of a molecule (correct)

The reactivity of organic compounds

Why can humans metabolize starch for energy but cannot digest cellulose?

Because cellulose forms stronger bonds

Because starch has more oxygen atoms

Due to differences in stereochemistry (correct)

Due to differences in molecular weight

In cellulose, how does the O atom join two rings?

Using equatorial bonds (correct)

Using triple bonds

Using axial bonds

Using double bonds

What is the consequence of stereochemistry?

Minor differences in three-dimensional structure can result in vastly different properties Signup and view all the answers

What do starch and cellulose have in common?

They are both composed of the same repeating unit Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of stereochemistry?

Three-dimensional structure of a molecule Signup and view all the answers

How does the O atom join two rings in cellulose?

Using two equatorial bonds Signup and view all the answers

Why can humans metabolize starch for energy but cannot digest cellulose?

Starch and cellulose have the same structure, but different stereochemistry Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference in the three-dimensional structure of starch and cellulose?

The position of the O atom in the rings Signup and view all the answers

What property of molecules can be vastly different due to stereochemistry?

Boiling point Signup and view all the answers

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What does stereochemistry refer to?

Why can humans metabolize starch for energy but cannot digest cellulose?

In cellulose, how does the O atom join two rings?

What is the consequence of stereochemistry?

What do starch and cellulose have in common?

What is the main focus of stereochemistry?

How does the O atom join two rings in cellulose?

Why can humans metabolize starch for energy but cannot digest cellulose?

What is the key difference in the three-dimensional structure of starch and cellulose?

What property of molecules can be vastly different due to stereochemistry?

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