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Standard XII
Chemistry
Structure of Amines & Optical Activity
Which of the ...
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Which of the following alkane shows optical activity?

A
Neopentane
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Isopentane
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C
3-Methylpentane
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D
3-Methylhexane
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Solution

The correct option is D 3-Methylhexane
3-Methylhexane has a chiral centre hence it will show optical activity.

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