Question

Which of the following compound is optically active?

Options

• CH₃CH₂OH

• (CH₃)₂CHCH₂OH

• CH₃CHOHC₂H₅

• CCl₂F₂

Answer 1

CH₃CHOHC₂H₅

Explanation:

\[\begin{array}{cc}
\ce{H}\phantom{.}\\
|\phantom{.}\\
\ce{CH3-C-C2H5}\\
|\phantom{.}\\
\phantom{..}\ce{OH}
\end{array}\]