Question

Define Enantiomers.

Hint:

In reasoning questions, always consider electronic effects (inductive, resonance), medium conditions (acid/base), and steric effects for explanations.

Answer 1

Step 1: Enantiomers are a type of stereoisomers that are:
- Non-superimposable mirror images of each other,
- Possess identical physical properties except optical activity, - Have opposite rotations of plane-polarized light.
Step 2: They arise due to chirality—typically involving a carbon atom bonded to four different groups (a chiral center).