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Which of the following acids does not exhibit optical isomerism?

A

Lactic acid

B

Tartaric acid

C

Maleic acid

D

`underset(alpha-"amino acid")(R-overset(H)overset(|)underset(H)underset(|)(**C)-COOH`

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The correct Answer is:
C
Maleic acid is
It has no asymmetric carbon, however it shows geometrical isomerism.
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