(from the article `isomerism`) Two classes of stereoisomeric compounds are generally recognized: optical isomers and geometric isomers. Optical isomers occur in pairs that are ... ...isomerism arises when a carbon atom is bonded to four different groups. These can be attached in two different ways, one of which is the mirror ... [2 r...
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Stereoisomerism involving the arrangement of substituents about an asymmetric atom or atoms (usually carbon) so that there is a difference in the behaviour of the various isomers with regard to the extent of their rotation of the plane of polarised light. ... Compare: stereoisomerism. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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stereoisomerism in which the isomers are identical in molecular weight and most chemical and physical properties but differ in their effect on the rotation of polarized light. Cf.
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