Home
Class 12
CHEMISTRY
Optically active isomers but not mirror ...

Optically active isomers but not mirror images are callled

A

mesomers

B

enantiomers

C

diastereomers

D

tautomers

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

The correct Answer is:
C
Diastereomers are stereoisomers whose molecules are not mirror images of each other.
Doubtnut Promotions Banner Mobile Dark
|

Topper's Solved these Questions

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

Number of optically active isomers of

The number of stereoisomers, optically active isomers and geometrical isomers for the complex [Co(en)(pn)(NO_(2))_(2)]^(+) is ____,_____ and ____respectively.

Knowledge Check

  • The number of optical active isomers of 2,4 dibromobutane are

    A
    3
    B
    2
    C
    4
    D
    1

  • Statement-1: Butan-2-ol is optically active. Statement-2. Its mirror image is non-superimposable on it.

    A
    Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True, Statement-2 is a correct explanation of statement-1.
    B
    Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true, Statement-2 is not a correct explanation of statement-1.
    C
    Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is false.
    D
    Statement-1 is Fasle, Statement-2 is True.

  • Number of optically active isomer is/are :

    A
    0
    B
    1
    C
    2
    D
    3

    • Similar Questions

    Explore conceptually related problems

    How many optically active isomers of 2,3-Dichlorobutandioic acid are possible ?

    Number of optically active isomer is/are :

    Assertion (A) : Optical isomers are mirror images that cannot be superimposed on one another. Reason (R) : Outer orbital complexes are also called high spin complexes.

    Optical isomers I. are mirror images II. Cannot be superimposed on one another III.are also called as enantiomers The correct statement(s) is /are

    How many optically active isomers of 2,3- dibromosuccinic acid are there?

    Home
    Profile