What Are Enantiomers and Diastereomers?

In this video I'll go over the fundamental difference between the enantiomers and diastereomers, how to rotate molecules in space, and how to make mirror reflections. I'll also discuss the common misconceptions surrounding this topic.

00:00 Enantiomers and Diastereomers
02:54 Drawing Mirror Reflections
07:31 How to Perform Molecular Rotations
10:34 Common Misconceptions About Enantiomers and Diastereomers
13:46 Why Do We Even Care?

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