1. Optically active molecules which rotate plane-polarized light
in a counterclockwise direction are said to be:

levorotary
of R configuration
dextrorotary
of S configuration

2. The specific rotation of a compound is denoted by the 
symbol:

R
S

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3.  Assign R or S configuration to the chiral carbon marked 
with an asterisk



R
S

4. Assign the correct term describing the relationship to the 
following two isomers:



enantiomers
diastereomers
identical

5. How many stereoisomers of S-Adenosylmethionone are 
possible in principle (Free Hint: there are 5 stereogenic
centers): 


8
16
32
None of the Above

6. (R)-(+)-Glyceraldehyde:



is levorotary
rotates plane-polarized light in a counterclockwise direction
rotates plane-polarized light in a clockwise direction
is racemic

7. What is the stereochemistry of the following compound:



R
S
Meso
Not Chiral

8. Would the following compound have an enantiomer:

Yes
No

9. Is the following compound meso:

Yes
No

10. Does the following compound rotate plane-polarized 
light:

Yes
No