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A2 1 Further Physical and Organic Chemistry
Quick questions on Isomerism and stereochemistry: E-Z and optical isomers - CCEA A-Level Chemistry
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Define a chiral centre. [1 mark]
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State the condition needed for an alkene to show E-Z isomerism. [1 mark]
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Explain why a racemic mixture is optically inactive. [1 mark]
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