AIPMT PRELIMS2012Chemistry-Organic Chemistry

AIPMT PRELIMS 2012 Chemistry Stereochemistry MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Which of the following acids does not exhibit optical isomerism?

Question diagram
A

Tartaric acid

B

Maleic acid

C

α-amino acids

D

Lactic acid

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

Maleic acid does not exhibit optical isomerism due to the absence of a chiral center.

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