AIPMT PRELIMS2001Chemistry-Organic Chemistry

AIPMT PRELIMS 2001 Chemistry Isomerism MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 11

A compound of molecular formula is C₇H₁₆ shows optical isomerism, compound will be

A

2,³⁻dimethyl pentane

B

2,²⁻dimethyl butane

C

²⁻methyl hexane

D

None of the above

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

2,³⁻dimethyl pentane has a chiral center, allowing for optical isomerism.

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