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A compound of molecular formula \[{{C}_{7}}{{H}_{16}}\] shows optical isomerism, compound will be:       [AIPMT 2001]

A) 2, 3-dimethyI pentane

B) 2, 2-dimethyl butane

C) 2-methyl hexane

D) none of the above

Correct Answer: A

Solution :

[a] 2, 3-dimethyl pentane shows the property of optical isomerism due to presence of an asymmetric atom.