Single Choice

Out of the following, the alkene that exhibits optical isomerism is:

A
B
C
DNone of the above
Correct Answer

Solution

Optical isomerism is shown by the carbon compounds which possess atleast one chiral carbon. Since none of the given compounds in the options has a chiral carbon so it will not exhibit optical isomerism.

Hence option E is correct.


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