KVPY SX SB Exam 2015 Question Paper

Question : 47 of 120

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Which of the following molecules can exhibit optical activity?

Solution:

CH_3–C↖{|}↖{Br}↙{*}H–CH_2–CH_3\;\;\;

2 Bromo butane
This molecule contain 1 chiral centre and molecule having one chiral carbon do not have any type of symmetry so it is optically active

Non superimposable on mirror image

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