JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 11 - 8.2 Organic chemistry isomerism
Which one of the following acids does not exhibit optical isomerism?
- A Lactic acid
- B Tartaric acid
- C Maleic acid
- D \(\alpha -\) amino acids
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(C) Maleic acid
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Detailed explanation
Optical isomers contain an asymmetric (chiral) carbon atom (a carbon atomattached to four different atoms or groups). Therefore all except maleic acid exhibit optical isomerism.
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