Which of the following compound is optically active?

{C H}_{3} {C H}_{2} C O O H

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H O O C - {C H}_{2} - C O O H

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{C H}_{3} C H (O H) C O O H

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{C l}_{2} C H C O O H

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Solution

The correct option is C ${C H}_{3} C H (O H) C O O H$
${C H}_{3} C H (O H) C O O H$ is optically active as it contains a chiral C atom. It exists in the form of a pair of enantiomers (d, l isomers).
Note: Four different atoms/ groups of atoms are attached to chiral C atom.

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