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Standard XII
Chemistry
Oxyacids Of Sulphur
Which of the ...
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Which of the following acids do not exhibit optical isomerism?

A
Maleic acid
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Alanine
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C
Lactic acid
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D
Tartaric acid
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Solution

The correct option is A Maleic acid


Maleic acid shows geometrical isomerism due to the presence of a double bond, but it does not show optical isomerism.

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