Q1 / 55 · KVPY 2020 (SA) · Chemistry

Among the following.
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the compounds which can exhibit optical. activity are :

  • Correct answer
    A
    only II, IV and V
  • B
    only IV and V
  • C
    only I, II and V
  • D
    only I, II and IV

Solution

(I)
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C.O.S. is present so inactive

(II)
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C.O.S.→X
P.O.S. →X
A.A.O.S.→X
 so active

(III) P.O.S. is present so inactive

(IV) C.O.S. and P.O.S. both are not present so active

(V) C.O.S. and P.O.S. both are not present so active

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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