Which of the following compounds is optically active ?

1- Bromobutane

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2- Bromobutane

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1-Bromo-2-methylpropane

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2-Bromo-2-methylpropane

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Solution

The correct option is A 2- Bromobutane
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1-Bromobutane
$\Rightarrow$ there is no any asymmetric carbon atom
So it is optically inactive.
2-Bromobutane asymmetric carbon
so it is optically active.

Option B is correct.

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