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Which of the following statements is true?


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Chiral

Pertaining to a molecule that cannot be superimposed on its mirror image, often leading to optical activity.

Achiral

Describing a molecule that is superimposable on its mirror image, thus not exhibiting chirality.

Chiral

Describes a molecule that cannot be superimposed on its mirror image, often leading to different reactions and interactions depending on the spatial arrangement of its atoms.

Enantiomer

A molecule from a duo that resembles its counterpart as a mirror reflection but cannot be perfectly overlaid, similar to the relationship between the left and right hands.

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