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Isomers whose molecular structures are non-superimposable mirror images of each other are called :

A

diastereomers

B

mesomers

C

enantiomers

D

metamers

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MODERN PUBLICATION-ISOMERISM IN ORGANIC COMPOUNDS -MCQ (LEVEL-I) (OPTICAL ACTIVITY AND OPTICAL ISOMERISM)
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  2. Which of the following properties are not correct for enantiomers?

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  3. Isomers whose molecular structures are non-superimposable mirror image...

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  4. The essential and sufficient condition for enantiomers to exist is :

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  5. The number of asymmetric carbon atoms in tartaric acid is:

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  6. The number of optically active isomers of the compound C(7)H(16) are :

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  7. Optical isomerism is shown by :

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  8. The conversion of d-form of an optically active compound into l-form o...

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  9. An example of an alkane molecule with least number of carbon atoms whi...

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  10. Which of the following has a plane of symmetry?

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  11. Which of the following forms of tartaric acid is optically active?

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  12. Chiral molecules are those which :

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  13. Which of the following compounds cannot exhibit optical isomerism?

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  14. The method of preparing an optically active compound from symmetric mo...

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  15. A molecule is said to be chiral if it :

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  16. How many chain isomers are possible for the alkane C(6)H(14)?

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  17. Which of the following molecules does not have a chiral carbon atom?

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  18. How many asymmetric carbon atoms are present in 1, 2- dichlorocyclobut...

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  19. The compound which exhibits optical isomerism is :

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  20. Mesotartaric acid is optically inactive. This is because of :

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