Practice - Optical Isomerism
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Practice Questions
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What is optical isomerism?
💡 Hint: Think mirror images.
Provide an example of an optical isomer.
💡 Hint: Think of coordination compounds with chiral centers.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What do enantiomers exhibit?
💡 Hint: Think about how a left and right hand relate.
Are all optical isomers chiral?
💡 Hint: Reflect on the definition of chirality.
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Challenge Problems
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Consider the coordination compound [Co(en)3]3+. How would you illustrate its two optical isomers?
💡 Hint: Focus on the 3D arrangement of the ligands around the Co ion.
Research a therapeutic drug that is an enantiomer. Discuss its effects and why one is preferred over the other.
💡 Hint: Consider the specific effects in pain management.
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