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Which of the following is an optically active compound ?

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a

1-Butanol

b

1-Propanol

c

2-Chlorobutane

d

4-Hydroxyheptane

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

  • An optically active compound is one that has the ability to rotate optically.
  • Pure chiral substances are all optically active.
  •  Examples of optically active substances are cinnabar, turpentine, sodium chlorate etc. 2-Chlorobutane is an optically active chemical. The second carbon is chiral. Consequently, it is optically active. 
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