An Overview of Stereoisomers in Organic Chemistry

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A thorough introduction to the stereochemistry of organic compounds is provided for science students. This book was developed to suit the requirements of students taking the B.Sc. and M.Sc. exams. The study of stereoisomers and their characteristics falls under the umbrella of organic stereochemistry. It entails researching how the atoms in organic molecules are arranged in relation to one another. It also provides techniques for identifying and describing these links and information on the effects these relationships have on the physical or biological characteristics that the relevant molecules exhibit. The study of the composition, characteristics, and reactivity of molecules containing carbon is called organic chemistry. We primarily research the composition, reactivity, and manufacture of carbon-based chemicals, hydrocarbons, and their derivatives by synthesis or other methods. Since organic molecules frequently exist in mixtures, many approaches have been developed to evaluate the purity, with chromatography methods like gas chromatography and HPLC being particularly significant. The history of organic chemistry proceeded with the discovery of petroleum and its division into fractions based on boiling ranges. As a result, a particular area of study in the field of chemistry is called organic chemistry. It is the scientific study of the composition, reactions, and manufacture (by synthesis or another method) of chemical compounds made of carbon and hydrogen, which may also contain a variety of additional elements such as nitrogen, oxygen, halogens, and, less frequently, phosphorus or sulfur. A chemical substance is said to be organic if one or more carbon atoms are covalently connected to atoms of another element, most frequently hydrogen, oxygen, or nitrogen. Carbides, carbonates, and cyanides are among the few carbon-containing substances that aren't categorized as organic. This book is an excellent starter for those students looking for an introduction to this intriguing area of chemistry.