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An optically active compound is
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Options:
  • A 1-bromobutane
  • B β -bromobutyric acid
  • C 2-bromo-2-methylpropane
  • D 1-bromo-2-methylpropane
Solution:
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The correct answer is: β -bromobutyric acid


The compound B has one asymetric carbon atom; therefore, it has non-super imposable mirror-image and shows optical activity.

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