Chemistry (2025) | Portage Learning – Verified
Q&A
1. Chiral vs achiral ANS Chiral objects cannot be superimposed on their
mirror images. Achiral objects can be superimposed on their mirror images.
2. Physical properties of diastereomers ANS Different
3. Physical properties of enantiomers and their ease of separation ANS
Similar properties, hard to separate
4. Diastereomers ANS Non-mirror images (overlap perfectly), ex cis/trans
5. Meso compound ANS A molecule that contains stereocenters, but is
superimposable on its own mirror image
6. Polarimeter ANS Determines the presence of enantiomers. Under
controlled conditions can get specific rotation
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