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(+) and (-) - Lactic acid have the same molecular formula, `C_(3)H_(6)O_(3)`. They are related as-

A

structural isomers

B

geometric isomers

C

optical isomers

D

homomers

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C

These two compounds can rotate the plane of polarised light equally in oppsite direction. Therefore, these compounds are optical isomers.
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