Single Choice

The optically inactive compound from the following is:

A$$2 -$$ chloropropanal
B$$2 - $$chlorobutane
C$$2 - $$chloro$$ - 2 -$$ methylbutane
Correct Answer
D$$2 - $$chloropentane

Solution

2-chloro-2-methylbutane is optically inactive as no chiral center is present.

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