Q. Two possible stereo-structures of $CH_3CHOH.COOH$, which are optically active, are called :-
A) Enantiomers
B) Mesomers
C) Diastereomers
D) Atropisomers
Explanation
[Solution] The two forms of lactic acid are non-superimposable mirror images (enantiomers). Answer (1).
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