Which of the following is the correct definition for a pair of enantiomers?
A)A pair of stereoisomers that have a plane of symmetry.
B)A pair of stereoisomers that are not mirror images of each other.
C)A pair of stereoisomers that are not superimposable mirror images of each other.
D)A pair of stereoisomers that are superimposable mirror images of each other.

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Enantiomers are stereoisomers that are non-superimposable mirror images of each other. They have the same physical and chemical properties, except for their interaction with plane-polarized light. Option A is incorrect because enantiomers lack a plane of symmetry. Option B is incorrect because enantiomers are actually mirror images of each other, but they cannot be superimposed. Option D is incorrect because superimposable molecules are not mirror images of each other.

Which of the Following Is the Correct Definition for a Pair