Q. Which of the following compounds exhibit stereoisomerism?
A) 3-methyl butyne –1
B) 2-methyl butene –1
C) 2-methyl butanoic acid
D) 3-methyl butanoic acid
Explanation
(c)
2-methyl butanoic acid exhibits stereo isomerism.
$CH_{3}$
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$CH_{3} - CH_{2} - CH - COOH$
It shows optical isomerism because it contains asymmetric carbon atom.
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