CH4 - 1 (WJEC A2 Chemistry)

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Molecules that have the same structural formula but differ in the way the bonds are arranged in the space
stereoisomerism
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form of light which is rotated by optically active substances
plane polarised light
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name of the isomers which rotate light
enantiomers
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enantiomers are _________________ mirror images
non-superimposable
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if equal molar quantities of each form of isomer are in a mixture in solution, the mixutre is optically inactive and is said to be a...
racemic mixture
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splitting a mixture of optical isomers
resolution
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scientist who developed the structure of benzene
kekule
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shape of benzene
hexagon
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benzene contains a __cloud of electrons around the ring
pi
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form of light which is rotated by optically active substances

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plane polarised light

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name of the isomers which rotate light

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enantiomers are _________________ mirror images

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if equal molar quantities of each form of isomer are in a mixture in solution, the mixutre is optically inactive and is said to be a...

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