Optical Isomerism Occurs When

question 13

Multiple Choice

Optical isomerism occurs when

• A) a molecule's mirror image is superimposable.
• B) both cis and trans isomers exist in equal concentrations for a particular molecule.
• C) two or more structural isomers of a molecule exist.
• D) at least one carbon atom in a molecule is bonded to four different atoms or groups.
• E) both enantiomers are present in a racemic mixture.

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