CHEM1611 - This Week's Resources
Topics and Learning Outcomes
Stereochemistry
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 References
Stereochemistry -
Chapter 17
Lecture Notes, Tutorial Worksheets & Answers and Suggested Exam Questions
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Stereochemistry
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