Questions: constitutional isomers diastereomers enantiomers identical molecules not isomers

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Solution

Solution Steps

Step 1: Identify the Functional Groups and Stereochemistry

Both molecules have a cyclohexane ring with a hydroxyl group (OH) attached. The hydroxyl groups are attached to the same carbon in both molecules, but their spatial orientations differ.

Step 2: Determine the Relationship Between the Molecules

The hydroxyl group in the first molecule is in the "down" position (dashed line), while in the second molecule, it is in the "up" position (solid wedge). This indicates that the molecules are stereoisomers.

Step 3: Classify the Type of Stereoisomers

Since the molecules are not mirror images of each other, they are not enantiomers. They are diastereomers because they are stereoisomers that are not mirror images.