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Out of the following isomeric alcohols containing five carbon atoms, the alcohol that exhibits optical isomerism is :
Out of the following isomeric alcohols containing five carbon atoms, the alcohol that exhibits optical isomerism is :
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The correct option is C 2-pentanol
In 2-pentanol, a chiral carbon atom is present and hence it shows optical isomerism.
CH3−CH(OH)−CH2−CH2−CH3
In 2-pentanol, a chiral carbon atom is present and hence it shows optical isomerism.
CH3−CH(OH)−CH2−CH2−CH3
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