Stereochemistry
Learning outcomes - after studying this topic, you should be able to:
- identify stereogenic centres in organic molecules
- distinguish between different types of isomers, including enantiomers and diastereomers
- use (R)- and (S)- descriptors to describe enantiomers and identify if a compouind has (R)- or (S)- stereochemistry
- convert between stereo structures and Fischer projections
- determine the maximum number of isomers possible in a compound with more than one stereogenic centre
- identify meso compounds and when to expect them
- appreciate the role of chirality in nature and in drug design
Textbook and eBook References
Lecture Notes, Tutorial Worksheets & Answers and Suggested Exam Questions
ChemCAL, iChem and Contributed Resources
Organic isomers
Description: Isomerism in organic chemistry
Tags: constitutional | stereoisomers | configurational | conformational
Contributed by Adam Bridgeman
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Assigning Priority and Absolute Configuration
Description: Video and interactive tutorials and self test quizzes on assigning priorities and assigning absolute configurations in chiral organic molecules
Tags: stereochemistry | isomerism | chirality
Contributed by Adam Bridgeman
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