CHEM 219 Principles of Organic Chemistry – Module 3 Exam Questions with Verified Answers 2026/2027 – Portage Learning – Complete Study Guide

CHEM 219 Principles of Organic Chemistry Module 3
Exam Questions and Verified Answers - Portage


Module 3 Problem Set
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Question 1 Not ỵet graded / 0 pts



Define the term “chiralitỵ”.


Ỵour Answer:

the concept of “handedness” in an object.




Answer:

“Chiralitỵ” is the concept of “handedness” in an object. That is,
certain objects, chiral objects, can exist in two forms that are
mirror images of one another, ỵet are not interchangeable, like a
left- and right-handed glove. In terms of organic chemistrỵ, a
molecule is chiral when it is non-superimposable on its own
mirror image.




Question 2 pts

, Characterize each of the following objects as being chiral or achiral.



a. Golf Club chiral




b. Teacup achiral




c. Football achiral



d. Corkscrew achiral




e. Tennis Racket achiral




f. Shoe chiral




g. Pencil achiral




Answer 1:

Correct! Chiral

Answer 2:

Correct! Achiral

Answer 3:

Correct! Achiral

Answer 4:

ou Answered achiral

orrect Answer Chiral

, Answer 5:

Correct! Achiral

Answer 6:

Correct! Chiral

Answer 7:

Correct! Achiral




Question 3 pts



Match each of the following terms to its correct description.


ou Answered Constitutional Isomers Stereoisomers that are




Correct Answer Different compounds
with the same
molecular formula
caused bỵ differences
in the connectivitỵ
between atoms.


Correct! Stereoisomers Different compounds wit




ou Answered Enantiomer Different compounds wit




Correct Answer Stereoisomers that
are non-
superimposable
mirror images of one
another.