Single Choice

Which one of the following acids does not exhibit optical isomerism?

ALactic acid
BTartaric acid
CMaleic acid
Correct Answer
D$$\alpha-$$ amino acids

Solution

Maleic acid is symmetrical and do not have chiral centre hence it doesn't show optical isomerism.

Option C is correct.

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