Similarities Between Enantiomers and Diastereomers
- Stereoisomers are classified into Enantiomers and Diastereomers.
- They both are not superimposable.
- They both are optically active and consist of chiral centers.
Difference Between Enantiomers And Diastereomers
Difference Between Enantiomers And Diastereomers: Stereoisomers are classified into Enantiomers and Diastereomers. Enantiomers occur from chirality. It is a molecule that contains a single atom bounded by four substituents that form enantiomers. They consist of mirror images of one another. When the two enantiomers consist of the same proportions they are known as a racemic mixture. On the other hand, Diastereomers have ring structures which are chemical compounds having the same molecular formula. They don’t have mirror images of one another. They can have more than one chiral center. They are having different melting, boiling point, and densities.