How many optically active alcohols are possible having the molecular formula $C_{5} H_{12} O$ ?

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Solution

The correct option is D 6
The possible isomers are as follow:

Isomers (II), (V) and (VII) are chiral which exist in enantiomeric pair. Hence total 6 alcohols are optically active.

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