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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