The molecules shown are:
A)enantiomers.
B)diastereomers.
C)constitutional isomers.
D)two conformations of the same molecule.
E)not isomeric.

Name: The molecules shown are: A)enantiomers. B)diastereomers. C)constitutional isomers. D)two conformations of the same molecule. E)not isomeric.
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Question

The molecules shown are: 
A)enantiomers. 
B)diastereomers. 
C)constitutional isomers. 
D)two conformations of the same molecule. 
E)not isomeric.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The molecules shown have the same connectivity of atoms (constitutional isomers), but they are not mirror images of each other (not enantiomers). Therefore, they are diastereomers.

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