Understanding Stereoisomers

What is the relationship between two stereoisomers that are mirror images of each other?

• They are epimers.

• They are enantiomers.

• They are identical molecules.

• They are diastereomers.

If a molecule has two chiral centers, how many stereoisomers can it potentially have?

• 2

• 8

• 6

• 4

What distinguishes diastereomers from enantiomers?

• Diastereomers have only one chiral center.

• Diastereomers have identical configurations.

• Diastereomers are not mirror images.

• Diastereomers are mirror images.

What is an epimer?

• A molecule with identical chiral centers.

• A molecule with no chiral centers.

• A type of diastereomer differing at one chiral center.

• A type of enantiomer differing at one chiral center.

How many enantiomers can a molecule with 10 chiral centers have?

• 512

• 1024

• 10

• 1