Question
Chemistry Question on Organic Chemistry- Some Basic Principles and Techniques
Which of the following molecules is expected to rotate the plane of plane-polarized light?
A
B
C
D
Answer
Explanation
Solution
The plane of polarized light is rotated by optically active compound, i.e. it should be chiral. So, (1) has, chiral C-atom. So, it is optically active. In (2), (3) and (4) plane of symmetry is present. Hence, (1) is correct.