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Which of the following compounds exhibits optical isomerism?

A

`CH_(3)CH_(2)COOH`

B

`CH_(3)CHOHCOOH`

C

`CH_(3)CH_(2)CH_(2)OH`

D

`CH_(3)CHOHCH_(3)`

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The correct Answer is:
B
`CH_(3)-overset(H)overset(|)underset(OH)underset(|)(C^(**))-COOH^(**)` chiral centre is present.
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