In which of the following are both compounds effective pain relievers?
A) (R)-ibuprofen and (R)-naproxen
B) (S)-ibuprofen and (S)-naproxen
C) (R)-ibuprofen and (S)-naproxen
D) (S)-ibuprofen and (R)-naproxen

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Ibuprofen and naproxen are both nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) that exist as enantiomers, with the (S)-enantiomers being the active forms responsible for the drugs' therapeutic effects, including pain relief.

In Which of the Following Are Both Compounds Effective Pain