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Assertion : Meso tartaric acid is optically inactive
Reason : Meso tartaric acid has a plane of symmetry

A

If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct explanation of Assertion

B

If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not correct explanation of Assertion

C

If Assertion is true and Reason is wrong

D

If Assertion is wrong and Reason is true

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  • Statement1 : Meso tartaric acid is optically inactive Statement 2 : Meso tartaric acid has plane of symmetry.

    A
    Statement 1 is True, statement 2 is True, Statement 2 is Correct explanation for Statement 4
    B
    Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True, Statement 2 is NOT a correct explanation for Statement 4
    C
    Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is False.
    D
    Statement 1 is False, Statement 2 is True.
  • Mesotartaric acid is optically inactive due to the presence of:

    A
    Geometrical isomerism
    B
    Two chiral carbon atoms
    C
    Molecular symmetry
    D
    External compensation
  • Which amino acid is not optically active?

    A
    Glycrine
    B
    leucine
    C
    Isoleucine
    D
    Valine
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