Choose the term that correctly describes the relationship between these two sugar molecules:

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Structural isomers are molecules with the same molecular formula but different structures. In the given sugar molecules, the arrangement of atoms is different, resulting in different structures, making them structural isomers.

B) cis-trans isomers refer to molecules with restricted rotation around a carbon-carbon double bond or ring structure that results in different spatial arrangements. This is not applicable to the given sugar molecules.

C) Enantiomers are mirror-image molecules that are not superimposable on one another. The given sugar molecules do not possess a chiral center, making them not enantiomers.

D) Isotopes refer to atoms of an element with the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons. This is not applicable to sugar molecules.

Choose the Term That Correctly Describes the Relationship Between These