Stereochemistry: Examination-Oriented Questions (2/3 Marks)
Short Questions (2–3 Marks)
- Define stereochemistry.
- What is isomerism? Classify its types.
- Differentiate between conformational and configurational isomerism.
- Define chirality with an example.
- What is a chiral carbon atom?
- Define optical activity.
- What are enantiomers?
- What are diastereomers?
- What is a meso compound?
- Define racemic mixture.
- What is plane-polarized light?
- What is specific rotation?
- State the CIP priority rules.
- What are R and S configurations?
- Differentiate between cis–trans and E–Z nomenclature.
- What is a Newman projection?
- What are eclipsed and staggered conformations?
- Define stereoselective reaction.
- Define stereospecific reaction.
- What is racemization?