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The correct statements regarding elements of symmetry and chirality of compound is

A

A compound with either plane or centre of symmetry is always achiral

B

Centre of symmetry has no role to play in chirality of a compound

C

Presence of an axis of symmetry destroy chirality

D

A compound with an axis of symmetry simutaneously contain centre of symmetry.

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Presence of either plane of symmetrical or centre of symmetry. Optical activity of one half of the molecule is exactely cancelled by other half and is internally compensated.
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