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What is optical isomerism? What are enantiomers?

   What is optical isomerism? What are enantiomers?

Chemistry

Kenneth W. Whitten,… 10th Edition

Chapter 24, Problem 10

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11/30/2021

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Optical Isomerism

Optical isomerism is a form of stereoisomerism where molecules exist as non-superimposable mirror images. This behavior arises due to molecular chirality, causing the different isomers to rotate plane-polarized light in opposite directions.

Enantiomers

Enantiomers are two stereoisomers that are non-superimposable mirror images of each other. They possess identical physical properties except for their interaction with plane-polarized light and reactions in chiral environments, often leading to different biological activities.

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