Question
Chemistry Question on Organic Chemistry- Some Basic Principles and Techniques
Which among the following statements is correct with respect to the optical isomers?
A
Enantiomers are non-superimposable mirror images
B
Diastereomers are superimposable mirror images
C
Enantiomers are superimposable mirror images
D
Meso forms have no plane of symmetry
Answer
Enantiomers are non-superimposable mirror images
Explanation
Solution
Enantiomers are non-superimposable mirror images. eg, lactic acid