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The compounds are optically inactiv...

The compounds

are optically inactive because

A

Both compounds have the plane of symmetry.

B

Both compounds have the centre of symmetry.

C

Compound (I) has the plane of symmetry, while compound (II) has the centre of symmetry.

D

Compound (I) has the centre of symmetry, while compound (II) has the plane of symmetry.

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  19. Which of the following statements are wrong?

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  20. Which of the following statements are correct?

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