Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define stereoisomerism.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on the position of the atoms in 3D space.

Question 2

Easy

What are the two types of stereoisomerism?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how arrangement can differ due to rotation.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What type of isomerism occurs with non-superimposable mirror images?

  • Geometric Isomerism
  • Optical Isomerism
  • Structural Isomerism

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about chirality.

Question 2

True or False: All geometric isomers have the same physical properties.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the effect of shape on interactions.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

A medicine consists of two enantiomers, one being effective as a painkiller while the other causes nausea. Discuss how this could influence drug formulation.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about patient safety and efficacy in medicine.

Question 2

Given two geometric isomers of a substance with different polarities, elaborate on how this affects their solubility in water.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how polarity and intermolecular forces influence solubility.

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