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Which one of the following is an optically acitve compound?

A

`n-`propanol

B

`2`-chloropentane

C

`n`butanol

D

`4`-hydroxyheptane

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The correct Answer is:
B
`CH_(3)-overset(H)overset(|)underset("2-Chlorobutane")underset(Cl)underset(|)(C^(**))-CH_(2)-CH_(3)`
because they contain chiral carbon atom.
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