Explain what an enantiomer is in detail with an example.
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Explain what an enantiomer is in detail with an example.
Enantiomer:
If the absolute configuration is opposite for 2 given compounds, then they can be collectively called as enantiomers. The (R,S) configuration will become (S,R) in case of enantiomers.
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View this answerWhenever a mirror image of a particular compound is obtained as a non-superimposable image on the original compound, then these 2 compounds can be...
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Chapter 3 / Lesson 12Learn the definition of enantiomers and important properties of enantiomers. Find enantiomers examples and discover what it means to be enantiomerically pure.
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