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Which one of the following will show optical activity?

A)   

B)  

C)  

D)  None of the above

Correct Answer: C

Solution :

                 Key Idea A compound could be optically active only when it contain at least one asymmetric carbon atom or a chiral centre. In the following compounds, the compound  will show optical activity because it contain a chiral centre.                 Note - A carbon atm which is attached by four different group is called an asymmetric carbon atom or chiral centre.