Which one of the following compounds is not optically active?

C H_{3} C H_{2} C H (C H_{3}) C H_{2} C l

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C H_{3} C H_{2} C H (C H_{3})

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C H_{3} - C H O H - C O O H

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C H_{3} - C H C l - C H_{2} B r

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Solution

The correct option is A $C H_{3} C H_{2} C H (C H_{3}) C H_{2} C l$
$\Rightarrow$ Inactive due to two repetitive units of ${C H}_{3}$
$\Rightarrow$ Active due to 4 different units.
$\Rightarrow$ Active due to 4 different units.
$\Rightarrow$ Active due to 4 different units.

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