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Out of the following isomeric alcohols conatining five carbon atoms, the alcohol that exhibits optical isomerism is

A

1-pentanol

B

2-pentanol

C

3-pentanol

D

2-methyl-2-butane

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C
In 2-pentanol, a chiral carbon atom is present and hence is shows optical isomerism.
`CH_(3)-underset("2-pentanol")underset(OH)underset(|)overset(H)overset(|)C-CH_(2)-CH_(2)-CH_(3)`
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