Question

Which of the following is correct regarding diastereomers?

• A. Diastereomers have same physical properties
• B. Diastereomers have same chemical properties
• C. Diastereomers cannot be separated easily
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D None of the above

Stereoisomers which are not mirror images of each other are called diastereomers.
Diastereomers have completely different orientation of groups in the space. They have different physical and chemical properties. Due to this properties, they can be easily separated by physical separation methods.