Question
Question: The figure shows two stereoisomers. Determine their relationship....
The figure shows two stereoisomers. Determine their relationship.
A
Enantiomers
B
Diastereomers
C
Identical
D
Constitutional isomers
Answer
Enantiomers
Explanation
Solution
The two molecules are non-superimposable mirror images of each other. The left molecule has Bromine (Br) on a wedge bond and Chlorine (Cl) on a dash bond. The right molecule has Br on a dash bond and Cl on a wedge bond, while the other two groups (CH3 and the carbon chain labeled 'G') remain in the same relative positions. Such stereoisomers are known as enantiomers. The fact that both are labeled 'R' in the original context suggests a potential inconsistency in the question's premise, but based on the visual representation of the structures, they are enantiomers.