Isomerism and StereochemistryhardMCQ MULTIPLE

Which of the following analytical statements correctly highlight the fundamental chemical and physicIsomerism and Stereochemistry Chemistry Question

Question

Which of the following analytical statements correctly highlight the fundamental chemical and physical contrasts between Enantiomers and Diastereomers?

Answer: A,B,C

💡 Solution & Explanation

Enantiomers (perfect mirror images) share identical scalar physical properties (BP, MP, density, achiral solubility), making their separation exceptionally difficult without introducing a chiral environment (resolution). Diastereomers (non-mirror images) maintain different overall spatial geometries, directly resulting in differing scalar physical properties, which allows for routine physical separation (distillation/crystallization). Option D is completely false; both relationships heavily rely on chiral centers.

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