( + ) lactic acid and (-) lactic acid represent:

Diastereomer

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Enantiomer

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Position isomer

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Functional isomer

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Solution

The correct option is B Enantiomer
(+)Lactic acid and (-)lactic acid are enantiomers only rotation high is opposite, one is d rotatory another is l.

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