Enantiomers May Differ in the Following Property

question 21

Multiple Choice

Enantiomers may differ in the following property:

• A) the rate at which they react with a chiral reagent
• B) boiling point
• C) melting point
• D) number of degrees they rotate plane polarized light
• E) solubility in water

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An amino acid that is a building block of protein, essential for protein synthesis in humans.

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A side chain forming a ring structure within a larger molecule, contributing to the molecular functionality and properties.

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Rayon

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