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Optical activity can be measured using:

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calorimeter
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polarimeter
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thermometer
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lactometer
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Solution

The correct option is C polarimeter
Optical activity is the ability of a chiral molecule to rotate the plane of plane-polairsed light, measured using a polarimeter. A simple polarimeter consists of a light source, polarising lens, sample tube and analysing lens.

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