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Which of the following compounds is/are optically inactive

A

`(CH_(3))_(2)CHCH_(2)OH`

B

`CH_(3)CH_(2)OH`

C

`C CL_(2)F_(2)`

D

`CH_(3)CH(OH)C_(2)H_(5)`

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The correct Answer is:
A,B,C
A,B,C does not contain a chiral center.
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