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Write the structures of the isomers of alcohols with molecular formula `C_(4)H_(10)O` Which of these exhibits optical acitvity ?

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The structures of the four isomeric alcohols having the `MF" "C_(4)H_(10)O`. Butan-2-ol contains a chiral carbon and hence is opticaly active.
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