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Which of the following acids does not exhibit optical isomerism?

A

Maleic acid

B

`alpha`-aminopropionic acid

C

Lactic acid

D

Tartaric acid.

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(a) Maleic acid has no chiral carbon atom. It does not show optical isomerism. It exhibits geometrical isomerism.
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