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The optically active compounds among the following are:
(i) 1-phenylethanol
(ii) 2-phenylpropan-1-ol
(iii) 2-phenylpropan-2-ol
(iv) 2-methylpropan-2-ol

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(ii) and (iii)
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(i) and (ii)
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(iii) and (iv)
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(ii) and (iv)
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Solution

The correct option is B (i) and (ii)
Compound having a chiral carbon is optically active.

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