Choose the term that correctly describes the relationship between these two sugar molecules:

A) structural isomers
B) cis-trans isomers
C) enantiomers
D) isotopes

Question

Choose the term that correctly describes the relationship between these two sugar molecules:

A) structural isomers 
B) cis-trans isomers 
C) enantiomers 
D) isotopes

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The two sugar molecules have the same chemical formula but a different arrangement of atoms. This type of relationship is known as structural isomers. Cis-trans isomers refer to molecules with double bonds and different spatial arrangements of atoms, enantiomers are molecules that are mirror images of each other, and isotopes are atoms with the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons. None of these terms accurately describe the relationship between the two sugar molecules.

Choose the Term That Correctly Describes the Relationship Between These