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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

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Which of the following statements is false about enantiomers?
Options
A rotate plane-polarized light
B are superimposable mirror images
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C are nonsuperimposable mirror images
D have the same melting point
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Enantiomers are non-superimposable mirror images by definition. Saying they are superimposable is false. The other statements are true about enantiomers.

Hint

What is the definition of enantiomers regarding their mirror images?

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