Haloalkanes And Haloarenes Ques 30
30. Which of the following is an optically active compound?
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(a) $1$-Butanol
(b) $1$-Propanol
(c) $2$-Chlorobutane
(d) $4$-Hydroxyheptane
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 30.(c)
Solution:
- (c)
The compound containing a chiral carbon atom i.e., (a carbon atom which is attached to four different substituents is known as a chiral carbon atom) is optically active.
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