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Question
Which among the following compound is not optically active?
Options
3-chloro-2-methyl pentane
3-chloropentane
2-chloropentane
2-chloro-3-methyl pentane
MCQ
Solution
3-chloropentane
Explanation:
3-chloropentane compound is not optically active.
Because there is no stereogenic centre in this molecule, they can be superimposed on each other. As a result, the lack of a stereogenic centre in the molecule indicates that it is not optically active.
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