Which one of the following statements is wrong for stereochemistry?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking which statement about stereochemistry is incorrect. It presents several statements related to stereochemistry concepts such as geometric isomers, diastereomers, enantiomers, and chiral carbons, and requires the identification of the false statement among them.
Answer
Statement D is wrong.
The statement 'Configurations of a molecule can be changed easily without breaking a bond' is incorrect because changing configurations generally involves breaking and reforming bonds.
Answer for screen readers
The statement 'Configurations of a molecule can be changed easily without breaking a bond' is incorrect because changing configurations generally involves breaking and reforming bonds.
More Information
In stereochemistry, altering the configuration of a stereoisomer usually requires breaking bonds, as stereoisomers have specific three-dimensional arrangements.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing configuration changes with conformational changes. Conformational changes are different and can occur through rotation around single bonds without breaking them.
Sources
AI-generated content may contain errors. Please verify critical information
