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

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

Structural Relationship

The connection or relation between the structures of molecules, including isomerism and conformations.

D-Gulose

An aldohexose sugar in the D-configuration, a stereoisomer of glucose with a specific arrangement of hydroxyl groups.

L-Gulose

A rare sugar, an isomer of glucose, not commonly found in nature.