3.3.7 Optical Isomerism

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Definition of Optical Isomers (Enantiomers):

A type of stereoisomer that has non-superimposable mirror images

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Definition of chiral:

When a C atom has 4 different groups attached; can lead to a tetrahedral shape

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When is a molecule optically active?

When it is chiral

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Definition of Racemic mixture:

A mixture of an equal mixture of enantiomers

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