322471 The number of optical isomers of the compound,CH3−CH(Br)−COOH is
Number of optical isomers =2n (when the molecule has no symmetry).Where, n= no.of chiral carbon atoms.CH3−C∗H(Br)−COOHNo.of chiral carbons =1∴ No. of optical isomers are =2n=21=2
322472 Number of optically active isomers possible with molecular formula C4H7Cl is
Number of optically active isomers = (2+4) = 6
322473 Which of the following compounds does NOT exhibit optical isomerism?
remaining molecules have atleast one chiral carbon.
322474 Which of the following compound is expected to be optically active?
An organic compound contains Chiral carbon (carbon attached to 4 different groups) can showoptical activity.
