In the Context of NPSs, What Are Positional Isomers

question 13

Multiple Choice

In the context of NPSs, what are positional isomers?

• A) stereoisomers of existing substances
• B) new substances that differ from a previously identified one only in where a substituent is located
• C) compounds that fall in a different category or position on the controlled substances list
• D) compounds with reversed positions of the molecular ion in an EI-MS spectrum
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Bivalve

Type of mollusc with a shell composed of two valves; includes clams, oysters, and scallops.

Oyster

A type of bivalve mollusk found in marine or brackish waters, often cultivated for food or pearls.

Slug

A terrestrial mollusk with a soft, unsegmented body, typically lacking a visible shell.

Arthropods

Invertebrate animals with an exoskeleton, a segmented body, and jointed appendages, including insects, arachnids, and crustaceans.