Asked by Ashley Skyla on Jul 31, 2024
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What term describes the structural relationship between (2R,3R,4S) -2,3,4-trichloroheptane and (2S,3S,4R) -2,3,4-trichloroheptane?
A) not isomers
B) constitutional isomers
C) enantiomers
D) diastereomers
E) conformers
Enantiomers
Mirror-image isomers of a molecule that cannot be superimposed on each other, typically affecting the molecule's interaction with biological systems.
Diastereomers
Stereoisomers that are not mirror images of each other and have different physical properties, including different melting points and boiling points.
Trichloroheptane
An organic compound that consists of a heptane backbone with three chlorine atoms attached, which can exist in several isomeric forms.
- Distinguish between enantiomers and diastereomers based on molecular structure.
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Learning Objectives
- Distinguish between enantiomers and diastereomers based on molecular structure.
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