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Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems

Understanding Enantiomers in Stereochemistry

Very Easy Organic Chemistry Stereochemistry

Stereochemistry is a crucial aspect of organic chemistry, particularly when studying molecules with chiral centers. A chiral molecule is one that cannot be superimposed on its mirror image. For example, 2-butanol has two enantiomers: (R)-2-butanol and (S)-2-butanol. In the context of stereochemistry, identifying chiral centers and recognizing the properties of enantiomers is important.

Which of the following statements about enantiomers is true?

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