Asked by Lauren Enloe on May 31, 2024
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Glucose and fructose are ____ because they have identical molecular formulas but their atoms are arranged differently.
A) polar
B) tertiary
C) enantiomers
D) structural isomers
E) geometric isomers
Structural Isomers
Molecules that have the same molecular formula but differ in the arrangement of atoms.
Geometric Isomers
Molecules that have the same formula and sequence of bonded atoms, but differ in the three-dimensional orientations of their atoms in space.
Enantiomers
Two isomeric chemical compounds that are mirror images.
- Explain the concept of isomerism and its relevance in organic chemistry.
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Winfrida NyaberiJun 06, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Glucose and fructose are structural isomers because they have the same molecular formula (C6H12O6) but differ in the arrangement of their atoms and the structure of their molecules.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the concept of isomerism and its relevance in organic chemistry.