Which one of the statements concerning compounds A-D is correct? A B C D CH3 CH3

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Which one of the statements concerning compounds A-D is correct?

A B C D

CH3 CH3 CH3 CH3
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H---Br Br----H Br---H H---Br
/ / / /
H---OH HO----H H----OH HO---H
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CH3 CH3 CH3 CH3


a) A solution containing equal quantities of A and B is optically active.
b) A solution containing equal quantities of B and C is optically active.
c) The specific rotation of B is equal and opposite to that of compound C
d) Compounds A and C are enantiomers.
e) Compounds A and D are diastereomers.

And can you explain this to me please? Thank you.

Explanation / Answer

e) Compounds A and D are diastereomers.

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