JEE Main 2014 — General Organic Chemistry Question with Solution
JEE Main 2014 (12 Apr Online)
Question
Which one of the following acids does not exhibit optical isomerism?
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Correct answer
CMaleic acid
Step-by-step explanation
Optical isomers contain an asymmetric (chiral) carbon atom (a carbon atom attached to four different atoms or groups). Therefore all except maleic acid exhibit optical isomerism.
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