Enantiomer

Enantiomer

Two molecules that are nonsuperimposable mirror images of each other. One enantiomer rotates plane-polarized light to the left; the other rotates it to the right.

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Two molecules that are nonsuperimposable mirror images of each other. One enantiomer rotates plane-polarized light to the left; the other rotates it to the right.

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An optically active substance that rotates the plane of plane-polarized light clockwise. Symbolized d. Also known as dextro.

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