Indicate whether each of the following stereoisomers is true or false. a. Stereoisomers always have the same molecular formula. b. Stereoisomers always have the same structural formula. c. Stereoisomers are always nonsuperimposable mirror images of each other. d. Stereoisomers always possess handedness.

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Indicate whether each of the following stereoisomers is true or false.

a. Stereoisomers always have the same molecular formula.

b. Stereoisomers always have the same structural formula.

c. Stereoisomers are always nonsuperimposable mirror images of each other.

d. Stereoisomers always possess handedness.

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