Isomeric molecules that have the same molecular formula and sequence of bonded atoms (constitution), but that differ only in the three-dimensional orientations of their atoms in space.
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What Could Formations of Linkage Isomers of [Co(NH3)NO2]^2+ be like ?
I am trying to draw the structure of this complex [Co(NH3)NO2]^2+ ,however I am not sure if the linkage isomers of this complex like this ;
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How do you change the cis-trans isomerism of compounds?
I would like to know a general procedure for the synthesising cis isomers from their trans counterparts and vice versa.
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How come trigonal S and P compounds do not undergo inversion at room temperature?
Most molecules containing nitrogen atoms in trigonal pyramid configuration undergo a relatively fast process of inversion at room temperature. On the other hand, the free energy barrier for ...
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Is circularly polarized light ever used to isolate particular chiralities?
Chiral molecules tend to absorb one circular polarization of light more than the other. Is this ever used to isolate a particular enantiomer?
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How are non-carbon stereogenic centers named (S/R)?
The R/S naming system for stereocenters relies on the Cahn–Ingold–Prelog priority rules to rank the four substituents of a stereocenter; the R or S name is then attributed depending on the spatial ...
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What are known examples of drugs that racemize/stereoconvert in vivo, and how are they converted?
It is known that although only the (S)-enantiomer of the infamous sedative thalidomide possesses teratogenic properties, it is not very useful to administer the pure (R)-enantiomer since it is ...
