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Question

A compound of molecular formula $C_7H_{16}$ shows optical isomerism, compound will be

A

2, 3-dimethyl pentane

B

2, 2-dimethyl butane

C

2-methyl hexane

D

None of the above

Answer

2, 3-dimethyl pentane

Explanation

Solution

2,3 -dimethyl pentane shows the property of optical isomerism due to presence of an asymmetric ${C}^{\bullet}$ -atom.