Question

Q:
Which of the following is optically active? answer with structure and explanation
a) ethanol
b)2-chloropropane
c)2-bromobutane
d)glyceraldehyde​

Answer 1

Answer:

Molecules that are optical isomers are called enantiomers.

Explanation:

Enantiomers have identical chemical and physical properties, except their effect on plane polarised light and reaction with other chiral molecules. Here, CH3CH(OH)COOH is optically active.

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