stereoisomer

(noun)

one of a set of the isomers of a compound in which atoms are arranged differently about a chiral center; they exhibit optical activity

Related Terms

Examples of stereoisomer in the following topics:

  • Organic Enantiomers

    • Stereoisomers are a type of isomer where the order of the atoms in the two molecules is the same but their arrangement in space is different.
    • Optical isomers are stereoisomers formed when asymmetric centers are present; for example, a carbon with four different groups bonded to it.