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Isomerism: Enantiomers MCQ

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EnantiomersMediumQuestion 810006

Question

Enantiomers are mirror images that are:
  1. A
    Non-superimposable on each other
    Correct
  2. B
    Identical in all properties
  3. C
    Superimposable
  4. D
    Diastereomers always

Correct answer

Non-superimposable on each other

Explanation

Enantiomers: mirror-image stereoisomers that cannot be superimposed on each other (like left and right hands). They have identical physical properties except optical rotation: one rotates plane-polarised light clockwise (+), the other anticlockwise (−).

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