Enantiomers may have different odors because they bind with chiral receptors and each enantiomer fits the chiral receptors in a different way.

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Enantiomers are molecules that are mirror images of each other and cannot be superimposed. They can have different odors because they interact differently with the chiral receptors in our noses, leading to the perception of different smells.

Enantiomers May Have Different Odors Because They Bind with Chiral