Which of the following compounds displays optical isomerism?

C H_{2} (O H) - C H_{2} (O H)

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C H_{3} - C H (C l) - C O O H

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C H_{2} = C H C l

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C H_{3} - O - C_{2} H_{5}

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Solution

The correct option is B $C H_{3} - C H (C l) - C O O H$
There is a chiral carbon in option $B$ i.e. 2-chloropropanoic acid.

Hence, it is a chiral compound and exhibits optical isomerism.

Option B is correct.

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