(a)
Interpretation:
Number of stereo centers in (+)-tartaric acid should be identified.
Concept Introduction :
Stereo centers are those carbon atoms which are attached to 4 different groups. They are also known as chiral centers.
(b)
Interpretation:
All possible stereo isomers of (+)-tartaric acid should be drawn by indicating the optical activity of the each structure while indicating pairs of them as enantiomers, diastereomers or meso compounds.
Concept Introduction :
Stereoisomers are the compounds which have the same molecular formula but differ only with the partial arrangement of the atoms in the molecule.
(c)
Interpretation:
Other stereoisomers of (+)-tartaric acid that can be used to resolve racemic 1-phenylethylamine should be identified.
Concept Introduction :
Stereoisomers are the compounds that have the same molecular formula but differ only with the partial arrangement of the atoms in the molecule.
(d)
Interpretation:
A possible advantage of using a different stereoisomer of (+)-tartaric acid to resolve racemic 1-phenylethylamine should be identified and the reason should be explained.
Concept Introduction :
Stereoisomers are the compounds that have the same molecular formula but differ only with the partial arrangement of the atoms in the molecule.
(e)
Interpretation:
Importance of the optical purity of the resolving compound should be identified and explained.
Concept Introduction :
Stereoisomers are the compounds which have the same molecular formula but differ only with the partial arrangement of the atoms in the molecule.
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