Optically active 2-octanol rapidly loses...

Optically active 2-octanol rapidly loses its optical activity when exposed to :

A

dilute acid

B

dilute base

C

light

D

humidity

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dehydration ofalcohol takes place in dil. acid and alkene is produced which shows G.I

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