R and S enantiomers differ in:

rotation of PPL

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solubility in achiral solvent

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chemical properties when reacting with achiral reagent

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melting point

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Solution

The correct option is A rotation of PPL
Enantiomers are stereoisomers that are non-superimposable mirror images. A molecule with 1 chiral carbon atom exists as 2 stereoisomers termed enantiomers.
Enantiomers differ in their configuration (R or S) at the stereogenic center. It basically depends on the rotation of PPL. If one is Dextro-rotatory then other will be Laevo-rotatory.

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