Question

Define, identify and give examples of stereoisomerism

Answer 1

$\huge\red{Stereoisomerism }$

When isomerism is caused by different arrangement of atoms or grouos in space

$\huge\pink{Types}$

1▪ Geometric or cis trans isomerism

2▪ Optical isomerism

$\huge\purple{Geometrical isomerism}$

These isomers occur when there is restriction to the rotation somewhere in the molecule .

$\huge\orange{Example}$

2-butene

$\huge\violet{Optical isomerism}$

Optical isomerism is a type of isomerism in ehich the isomers differ in their interaction towards plane polarized light .

$\huge\blue{Example}$

Lactic acid