The compounds whose molecules are shown below would have:
A)the same melting point.
B)different melting points.
C)equal but opposite optical rotations.
D)More than one of these choices.
E)None of these choices.

Question

The compounds whose molecules are shown below would have: 
A)the same melting point. 
B)different melting points. 
C)equal but opposite optical rotations. 
D)More than one of these choices. 
E)None of these choices.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The two compounds have different structures and therefore their physical properties, including melting point, may also be different. Additionally, there is no indication that they have chiral centers, so they would not have equal but opposite optical rotations.

The Compounds Whose Molecules Are Shown Below Would Have