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Which among the following statements is correct with respect to the optical isomers?

A)  Enantiomers are non-superimposable mirror images

B)  Diastereomers   are   superimposable mirror images

C)  Enantiomers are superimposable mirror images

D)  Meso forms have no plane of symmetry

E)  Enantiomers have plane of symmetry

Correct Answer: A

Solution :

Enantiomers are non-superimposable mirror images. eg, lactic acid