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Two possible stereo-structures of , which are optically active, are called:

  1. A
    Enantiomers
  2. B
    Mesomers
  3. C
    Diastereomers
  4. D
    Atropisomers

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Lactic acid () has one chiral center. The two non-superimposable mirror image structures that are optically active are called enantiomers.
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Two possible stereo-structures of , which are optically active, are called:
A
Enantiomers
B
Mesomers
C
Diastereomers
D
Atropisomers

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