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trans -3,6-Dimethyl oct-4ene (A) exists ...

trans `-3,6-`Dimethyl oct`-4`ene `(A)` exists in two diasteromer `(I)` and `(II)`.

Which statement is true about `(I)` and `(II)`?

A

`(I)` is optically active and `(II)` is not.

B

`(II)` is optically active and `(I)` is not.

C

Both are optically active.

D

Both are optically inactive due to the presence of centre of symmetry.

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The correct Answer is:
a
(II) is O.I.A.(meso) due to centre of symmetry.
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