$H O O C - C H (O H) - C H (O H) - C H (O H) - C O O H$

What is the number of optically inactive isomers in the given above compound?

2

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Solution

The correct option is A $2$
The two chiral centers present in the molecule has been marked with $*$ . There are maximum of four isomers possible 1, 2, 3 and 4. Out of these 1 and 2 are mesomers, 3and 4 are enantiomer pair. Therefore two are optically inactive isomers. Correct option is A.

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