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An example of an alkane molecule with least number of carbon atoms which is optically active is :

A

2-Methylpentane

B

3-Methylpentane

C

3-Methylhexane

D

3-Methylheptane

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  7. Which of the following compounds cannot exhibit optical isomerism?

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  10. How many chain isomers are possible for the alkane C(6)H(14)?

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  11. Which of the following molecules does not have a chiral carbon atom?

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  13. The compound which exhibits optical isomerism is :

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  14. Mesotartaric acid is optically inactive. This is because of :

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  20. A mixture of equal parts of any pair of enantiomers is called :

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