optical isomers

Question 1

structural isomers

Answer 1

same molecular formula, different structural formula

Question 2

stereoisomers

Answer 2

same structural formula, different spatial arrangement

Question 3

chiral centre

Answer 3

carbon with 4 different groups attached

Question 4

optical isomers

Answer 4

non- superimposable mirror images about a chiral centre

Question 5

physical properties of optical isomers

Answer 5

identical

Question 6

chemical properties of optical isomers

Answer 6

can be exceptionally different

Question 7

2 benefits of using single stereoisomers in the synthesis of drugs

Answer 7

1- fewer side effects

2- increase pharmacological effectiveness

3- reduces need for separating steriorimers