What is the difference between superposable and superimposable in stereochemistry

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Shane Powell

Chemistry

13 April, 22:56

What is the difference between superposable and superimposable in stereochemistry

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Renee Cardenas · Answer 1

Superposable means that we can place an object on top of another such that all parts of each coincide. Superimposable, on the other hand, is the ability of an object to be placed on top of another in a manner that both of them will be visible.