Question

what can be inferred about the pair of molecules shown below? select the correct answer below: the molecules are identical. the molecules are enantiomers. neither molecule contains a chiral center. each molecule contains three chiral centers.

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze chiral centers

Each molecule has two chiral centers (carbon atoms bonded to four different groups).

Step2: Check relationship

The molecules are non - superimposable mirror images. Enantiomers are non - superimposable mirror images of each other.

Step3: Eliminate other options

• They are not identical as their spatial arrangements (stereochemistry) are different (mirror images).
• Each molecule has two chiral centers (not three and not zero).

Answer:

The molecules are enantiomers.