The smallest alkane which can show optical isomerism possesses:
A
5 carbons
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B
6 carbons
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C
7 carbons
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D
8 carbons
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Solution
The correct option is C 7 carbons The smallest alkane which can show optical isomerism possesses 7 C atoms. Two optical isomers of 3-methylhexane are shown below.