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Which among the following statements is correct with respect to the optical isomers?

A) Enantiomers are non-superimposable mirror images

B) Diastereomers are superimposable mirror images

C) Enantiomers are superimposable mirror images

D) Meso forms have no plane of symmetry

Correct Answer: A

Solution :

Enantiomers are non-superimposable mirror images, eg, lactic acid Diastereomers are non-superimposable and are not the mirror images of each other. Moreover, meso form has plane of symmetry.