Quiz 3: Stereoisomers

Which compound is not an isomer of the others?

A) I
B) II
C) III
D) IV
E) All of the above are isomers of each other.
Ans: A

Chiral molecules are represented by:

A) I, II, III, IV and V

B) I, II, III and IV
C) I and II
D) III and IV
E) IV alone
Ans: D

Which structure(s) represent(s) diastereomer(s) of I?

 A) II
B) II and III
C) II and IV
D) III and V
E) IV and V
Ans: B

Which of the following is(are) meso compound(s)?

A) I
B) II
C) III
D) Both II and III
E) Both I and III
Ans: E

Assign stereochemistry (E or Z) to the double bond in the following compounds (red = O, black =
C and grey = H):

a)
 b)

A) a-Z; b-Z
B) a-E; b-E
C) a-E; b-Z
D) a-Z; b-E

Ans: D