stereoisomerism

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/ˌstɛɹɪəʊaɪˈsɒməɹɪzəm/

Definition of stereoisomerism

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(countable, uncountable)A form of isomerism in which atoms are arranged differently about a chiral centre (or centre of asymmetry). They exhibit optical activity, and in a molecule with a single chiral centre the two isomers (enantiomers) are mirror images of each other whereas in a molecule with multiple chiral centres the isomers (diastereoisomers) are not normally mirror images.

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From stereo- + isomerism.

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