5 Questions
Which type of stereoisomerism have you studied so far?
E-Z or trans-cis isomerism
What will you learn about in this chapter?
Chirality in the molecule and enantiomerism
What is another term for stereogenic carbon?
Chiral carbon
Which type of compounds are optically active?
Chiral compounds
How many lectures are dedicated to the topic of stereoisomerism in this section?
3
Study Notes
Types of Stereoisomerism Studied
- Geometric isomerism
- Optical isomerism
Upcoming Learning Topics
- Further insights into geometric and optical isomerism
- Introduction to other forms of stereoisomerism not previously covered
Stereoisomerism Terminology
- Stereogenic carbon is also termed as a chiral carbon
Optically Active Compounds
- Compounds that can rotate plane-polarized light are termed optically active
- Presence of a chiral center typically confers optical activity on a compound
Course Structure on Stereoisomerism
- A total of five lectures are dedicated to the topic of stereoisomerism in this section
Test your understanding of stereoisomerism, chirality, and enantiomerism with this quiz. Explore concepts such as plane-polarized light, Fischer projection formula, stereogenic centers, and the R, S convention. Challenge yourself with examples of compounds containing one chiral carbon.
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