Which of the following amino acids is optically active ?

Glycine

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Valine

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Leucine

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Isoleucine

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Open in App

Solution

The correct options are
B Valine
C Leucine
D Isoleucine
(B),(C).(D) are optically active because they
exhibit enantiomerism.

Suggest Corrections