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Optical isomerism in alcohol is possible due to:

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asymmetric carbon atom

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center carbon atom

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both A and B

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none of these

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Solution

The correct option is A asymmetric carbon atom
Asymmetric carbon atoms in alcohols results in optical isomerism of the compound.

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