Q. 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
Explanation
(a)
Enantiomers are non-superimposable mirror images. e.g., lactic acid
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