Question
Chemistry Question on Organic Chemistry- Some Basic Principles and Techniques
Which one of the following will show optical isomerism?
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Explanation
Solution
2-hydroxypropanoic acid has a central carbon atom, which is linked to four different groups. This carbon atom is called chiral carbon atom and the molecule is called chiral molecule. Hence, 2-hydroxy propanoic acid shows optical isomerism.
