CHEM 272 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Stereoisomerism, Bronchodilator, Stereocenter
7 Dec 2018
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What is the relationship between the following two compounds? (cid:1) (cid:2) What is the relationship between the following two compounds? (cid:3) Which of the following statements is true? (cid:1) (cid:2) Enantiomers are mirror images that are not superimposable. (cid:3) (cid:3) (cid:3) A molecule that is superimposable on its mirror image is chiral. A chiral molecule usually contains a plane of symmetry. An achiral molecule does not contain a plane of symmetry. Which of the following is the correct de nition for a pair of enantiomers? (cid:3) (cid:3) (cid:1) (cid:2) (cid:3) A pair of stereoisomers that have a plane of symmetry. A pair of stereoisomers that are not mirror images of each other. A pair of stereoisomers that are not superimposable mirror images of each other. A pair of stereoisomers that are superimposable mirror images of each other. How many stereogenic centers are present in ephedrine, a bronchodilator and decongestant? (cid:3) How many stereogenic centers are present in menthol? (cid:3)
