(1 point each)
1. Mirror image isomers (enantiomers) are possible only for carbon atoms with
____ sp3 _______ hybridization.
2. A stereocenter is most easily identified as a carbon bonded to _ 4 different groups _______ .
3. Put the following groups in order of priority:
(Write numbers 1 - 6 under them, where 1 represents highest priority)
4. Write the mirror-image structure for the compound shown below:
5. Mirror-image isomers have identical chemical and physical properties except for their interaction with polarized light. What is the difference they exhibit?
Enantiomers rotate the plane of plane-polarized light equal amounts but in opposite directions, a property called optical activity.
