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Which one of the following acids does not exhibit optical isomerism?
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Maleic acid
Maleic acid
Optical isomers contain an asymmetric (chiral) carbon atom (a carbon atom attached to four different atoms or groups). Therefore all except maleic acid exhibit optical isomerism.
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