Practice Optical Isomerism - 5.4.2 | 5. Coordination Compounds | CBSE Grade 12 Chemistry Part 1
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Question 1

Easy

What is optical isomerism?

💡 Hint: Think mirror images.

Question 2

Easy

Provide an example of an optical isomer.

💡 Hint: Think of coordination compounds with chiral centers.

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Question 1

What do enantiomers exhibit?

  • Superimposable structures
  • Non-superimposable structures
  • Identical properties

💡 Hint: Think about how a left and right hand relate.

Question 2

Are all optical isomers chiral?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Reflect on the definition of chirality.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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