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Q.

An organic molecule necessarily shows optical activity if it-

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a

is superimposable on its mirror image

b

contains symmetric carbon atom
 

c

is non-superimposable on its mirror image
 

d

is non polar
 

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

The optical activity of an organic compound is determined by the existence of a particular state of the carbon atom, which is achieved when the groups/atoms linked to the carbon are all distinct. Chiral molecules are found in optically active compounds. Chirality is a molecular attribute caused by its structure.

Hence, the correct option (C) . is non-superimposable on its mirror image.

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