Stereoisomerism
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌstɛɹɪəʊaɪˈsɒməɹɪzəm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Stereoisomerism is a noun meaning (chemistry) A form of isomerism in which atoms are arranged differently about a chiral centre (or centre of asymmetry). They exhibit optical activity, and in a molecule with a single chiral centre the two isomers (enantiomers) are mirror images of each other whereas in a molecule with multiple chiral centres the isomers (diastereoisomers) are not normally mirror images.
Meaning
(chemistry) A form of isomerism in which atoms are arranged differently about a chiral centre (or centre of asymmetry). They exhibit optical activity, and in a molecule with a single chiral centre the two isomers (enantiomers) are mirror images of each other whereas in a molecule with multiple chiral centres the isomers (diastereoisomers) are not normally mirror images.
Word Forms
- stereoisomerisms
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include diastereoisomer, diastereomer, cyclostereoisomerism, diastereoisomerism, diastereomorphism, stereoisomerization.
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