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The minimum number of carbon atoms an alkane should contain in order to exhibit optical activity is :

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5

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6

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7

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8

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Solution

The correct option is B 7
$H_{3} C - C_{2} H_{5}^{*} | H - C_{3} H_{7}$ (Total $C = 7$ )
(optically active alkane)

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