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Which of the following is optically active

A

Butane

B

4-methylheptane

C

3-methylheptane

D

2-methylheptane

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The correct Answer is:
C
`CH_(3)-CH_(2) - overset(CH_(3))overset(|**)( C) - CH_(2) - CH_(2) - CH_(2) - CH_(3)` has a chiral carbon atom and hence is optically active .
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