The difference between Enantiomer and Levo-


Enantiomer is also noun with the meaning: one of a pair of stereoisomers that is the mirror image of the other, but may not be superimposed on this other stereoisomer. almost always, a pair of enantiomers contain at least one chiral center, and a sample of either enantiomer will be optically active.

Levo- is also prefix with the meaning: left.

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  1. Enantiomer as a noun (chemistry):

    One of a pair of stereoisomers that is the mirror image of the other, but may not be superimposed on this other stereoisomer. Almost always, a pair of enantiomers contain at least one chiral center, and a sample of either enantiomer will be optically active.