Which of the following statements about stereoisomers is not true?
A)Stereoisomers have identical IUPAC names except for a prefix like cis or trans.
B)Stereoisomers differ in configuration.
C)Stereoisomers always have the same functional groups.
D)Stereoisomers differ only in their structural formula.

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Stereoisomers have the same structural formula but differ in the spatial arrangement of atoms or groups within the molecule, not in their structural formula.

Which of the Following Statements About Stereoisomers Is Not True