Choose the term that correctly describes the relationship between these two sugar molecules:
A)structural isomers
B)geometric isomers
C)enantiomers
D)isotopes

Question

Choose the term that correctly describes the relationship between these two sugar molecules: 
A)structural isomers 
B)geometric isomers 
C)enantiomers 
D)isotopes

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Structural isomers are molecules that have the same molecular formula but different structural arrangements. Since the two sugar molecules may have different arrangements of their functional groups (e.g. hydroxyl groups), they are considered structural isomers. Geometric isomers have the same structural arrangement but differ in the orientation of substituent groups. Enantiomers are mirror images of each other but cannot be superimposed, and isotopes have the same number of protons but differ in the number of neutrons.

Choose the Term That Correctly Describes the Relationship Between These