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Which of the statements is correct about diastereomers?
Options
A They are stereoisomers that are not enantiomers.
Correct Answer
B They are a pair of identical isomers.
C They are a pair of isomers that are mirror images.
D All their asymmetric centers are the same.
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Diastereomers are stereoisomers that are not mirror images of each other. They are not enantiomers. They have different physical and chemical properties.

Hint

What is the relationship between diastereomers and enantiomers?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1027 of 1999
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