1
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Define stereoisomer
A
Same structural formula but different arrangements of atoms in space
2
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Define optical isomers
A
Compounds that are non superimposable mirror images of each other, containing at least one chiral centre
3
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Define chiral centre
A
An atom bonded to 4 different types of atoms or groups of atoms
4
Q
Chemical and physical properties of optical isomers
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Identical physical and chemical properties to non chiral reagents and materials
They will react differently to chiral reactants e.g enzyme
