Which One of the Following Statements Concerning Isomers Is INCORRECT

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements concerning isomers is INCORRECT?

• A) Pairs of nonsuperimposable molecules are called enantiomers.
• B) Enantiomers have identical melting and boiling points.
• C) Molecules with two or more geometric isomers are termed chiral pairs.
• D) Optical isomers rotate polarized light in opposite directions.
• E) Structural isomers have the same composition,but the atoms are linked in different ways.

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