Question

multiple choice 2 points which of the following statements correctly pertains to a pair of enantiomers? they have the same melting point, but they have different boiling points. they rotate the plane of polarized light by exactly the same amount and in opposite directions. they rotate the plane of polarized light by differing amounts and in the same direction. they rotate the plane of polarized light by differing amounts and in opposite directions.

Explanation:

Enantiomers are non - superimposable mirror images. A key property is that they have equal and opposite specific rotations of plane - polarized light. Their physical properties like melting and boiling points are identical (except for the direction of rotation of polarized light).

Answer:

B. They rotate the plane of polarized light by exactly the same amount and in opposite directions.