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Which of the following acids does not exhibit optical isomerism?

A

Lactic acid

B

Tartaric acid

C

Maleic acid

D

`alpha` -amino acids

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c
Optical isomers contain an asymmetric (chiral) carbon atom (a carbon atom attached to four different atoms or groups). Therefore all except maleic acid exhibit optical isomerism.
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