Structural isomers
A) contain the same number of atoms/elements, but in different arrangements AND may be referred to as the -D and -P forms.
B) are exemplified by glucose and galactose AND are formed by different arrangements of the -COOH groups
C) contain the same number of atoms/elements, but in different arrangements AND are exemplified by glucose and galactose.
D) are formed by different arrangements of the -COOH groups AND may be referred to as the -D and -L forms.
E) may be referred to as the -D and -P forms AND are exemplified by glucose and fructose.

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Structural isomers
A) contain the same number of atoms/elements, but in different arrangements AND may be referred to as the -D and -P forms.
B) are exemplified by glucose and galactose AND are formed by different arrangements of the -COOH groups
C) contain the same number of atoms/elements, but in different arrangements AND are exemplified by glucose and galactose.
D) are formed by different arrangements of the -COOH groups AND may be referred to as the -D and -L forms.
E) may be referred to as the -D and -P forms AND are exemplified by glucose and fructose.

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Structural isomers contain the same number of atoms/elements, but in different arrangements. Glucose and galactose are examples of structural isomers. The answer choices A, B, D, and E all contain incorrect information about the characteristics of structural isomers.

Structural Isomers