Lactic acid shows which types of isomers

Geometrical isomeric

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Tautomerism

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Optical isomerism

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Metamerism

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Solution

The correct option is A Optical isomerism
Lactic acid is an organic acid. It is a chiral molecule, consisting of two optical isomers, L-lactic acid and D-lactic acid, with the L-isomer being the most common in living organisms.

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