Which one of the following statements is false?

Options

A. R and S configurations correspond to the enantiomers of an optically active compound
B. The process of converting an optically active compound into a racemate is called racemisation
C. A molecule containing a plane of symmetry can be optically active
D. Optical isomers that are not enantiomers are called diastereoisomers

Answer

C

Explanation

`R-S`- configuration is related to the enanatiomers, which are optically active, (`therefore` True) (b) The mixing of two optically-active compounds (d and l-type) in equimolar quantity is called racemisation (`therefore` true)
(c ) A molecule containing plane of symmetry does not show optical-activity. Hence, the given statements is false. (d) Optical isomers that are not enantiomers are called diastereoisomers (is true). (e ) All chiral objects are asymmetric (true).
`therefore` (c ) is the correct answer.