This Diagram Shows the Structure of Two Different Spices: Spearmint

question 40

Multiple Choice

This diagram shows the structure of two different spices: spearmint and caraway. Why do these molecules have different properties?

• A) They have different molecular formulas.
• B) They are different structural isomers.
• C) They are stereoisomers but not optical isomers.
• D) They are optical isomers.
• E) They are achiral.

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