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The optically active alkane of lowest molecular mass which is also chiral is

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3-methyl hexane is the alkane of lowest molecular mass which is chiral as well as optically active.

Explanation:

  • The compounds whose reflection is not similar to the original are called chiral compounds.
  • As per the given condition, 3-methyl hexane is considered as correct answer.
  • It is because it is composed of 7 carbon atoms and its mirror image is not the same as the original compound.
  • Despite all possible rotation, 3-methyl hexane original compound, as well as its reflection, are not similar.
  • Thus 3-methyl hexane is considered as optically active alkane of the lowest molecular mass with the chiral property.

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