Which one of the following acids does not exhibit optical isomerism?

Lactic acid

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Tartaric acid

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Maleic acid

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amino acids

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Solution

The correct option is C Maleic acid
Maleic acid is symmetrical and do not have chiral centre hence it doesn't show optical isomerism.

Option C is correct.

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