AIIMS2001Chemistry-Organic Chemistry
AIIMS 2001 Chemistry Stereochemistry MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
Which of the following alkanes is optically active?
A
³⁻methyl hexane
B
propane
C
2, 3,⁴⁻trimethyl pentane
D
²⁻methyl butane
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
An optically active compound must have a chiral center, which is present in 2, 3,⁴⁻trimethyl pentane.
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