Which of the Following Correctly Describes the Structural Relationship Between

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following correctly describes the structural relationship between D-ribose and L-lyxose?

• A) diastereomers and epimers
• B) diastereomers but not epimers
• C) enantiomers
• D) constitutional isomers
• E) not isomers

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Definitions:

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