Question

what is the relationship between the following compounds? a. diastereomers b. enantiomers c. structural isomers d. identical e. not related

Explanation:

Isomers are compounds with the same molecular formula but different structures. Enantiomers are non - superimposable mirror images. Diastereomers are stereoisomers that are not enantiomers. Structural isomers have different connectivity of atoms. Identical compounds have the same structure and configuration. By comparing the given Fischer projections, we can see that the two compounds have different configurations at some chiral centers but are not mirror images of each other. Diastereomers are stereoisomers that are not enantiomers and have different physical properties.

Answer:

A. Diastereomers