Q. Which one of the following compound will show optical iosmerism?
A) $\left( CH_{3} \right)_{2} - CH - CH_{2} - CH_{3}$
B) $CH_{3} - CHOH - CH_{3}$
C) $CH_{3} - CHCl - CH_{2} - CH_{3}$
D) $CH_{3} - CCl_{2} - CH_{2} - CH_{3}$
Explanation
(c)
Compound $CH_{3} - CHCl - CH_{2} - CH_{3}$ shows optical isomerism due to the presence of chiral carbon atom.
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