Question
Which of the following biphenyls is optically active?
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Answer :
Solution :
The biphenyl compounds having proper substitution at ortho-position of benzene rings resulting steric hindrance. This steric hindrance makes the biphenyl system non-planar and hence optically active compounds.
The biphenyl compounds having proper substitution at ortho-position of benzene rings resulting steric hindrance. This steric hindrance makes the biphenyl system non-planar and hence optically active compounds.