Optical Isomerism: The Chemistry of Mirror Images

What is the origin of the term 'chirality'?

• It is derived from a Latin word meaning 'hand'.

• It is derived from a Greek word meaning 'key'.

• It is derived from a Greek word meaning 'hand'.

• It is derived from a Latin word meaning 'key'.

Which of the following is an example of a chiral object?

• A chair

• A table

• A screw

• A glass of water

What characteristic defines a chiral object?

• It has no mirror images.

• It has superimposable mirror images.

• It has identical mirror images.

• It has non-superimposable mirror images.

Why is a chair considered an achiral object?

• Because its mirror images are superimposable.

• Because it has identical mirror images.

• Because it has no mirror images.

• Because it has non-superimposable mirror images.

Which of the following objects is achiral?

• A screw

• A left hand

• A glass of water

• A right hand