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The optically inactive compound from the following is
ChemistryGeneral Organic ChemistryAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2023 (15 May Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 2-Bromopropanal
  • B 3-Bromopropanal
  • C 3-Bromo 2-iodopropanal
  • D 2-Bromo 3-iodopropanal
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 3-Bromopropanal
$\mathrm{Br}-\mathrm{CH}_2-\mathrm{CH}_2-\mathrm{CHO}$
3- Bromopropanal is optically- inactive as there are no chiral centres.

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