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Stereochemistry
Three-dimensional arrangement of atoms (groups) in space.
Stereoisomers
Molecules with the same connectivity but different arrangement of atoms (groups) in space.
Molecular Chirality
Refers to enantiomers, which are non-superimposable mirror image isomers.
Enantiomers
Non-superimposable mirror image isomers, analogous to right and left hands.
Chirality
A property of enantiomers indicating they are chiral; derived from the Greek word for hand.
Achiral
Molecules that contain a plane of symmetry and are superimposable on their mirror image.
Chirality Center
A carbon atom bonded to four different groups, resulting in a chiral molecule.
Optical Activity
The ability of a substance to rotate plane polarized light, dependent on various factors.
Plane Polarized Light
Light that oscillates in only one plane.
Fischer Projections
A flat representation of a three-dimensional molecule, using crossed lines for tetrahedral carbons.
Properties of Enantiomers
Enantiomers have identical physical properties but rotate plane polarized light in opposite directions.
Diastereomers
Non-mirror image stereoisomers that occur when more than one chiral center is present.
Meso Compounds
Molecules with chiral atoms that are achiral due to a plane of symmetry.
Isomers
Compounds with the same chemical formula but different arrangements of atoms.
Constitutional Isomers
Isomers with different connectivities among atoms.
Geometric Isomers
A type of diastereomer, specifically E/Z alkene isomers.
