Question
A compound of molecular formula $${C_7}{H_{16}}$$ shows optical isomerism, compound will be
A.
2, 3-dimethyl pentane
B.
2, 2-dimethyl butane
C.
2-methyl hexane
D.
None of the above
Answer :
2, 3-dimethyl pentane
Solution :
2,3-dimethylpentane
shows the property of optical isomerism due to presence of an asymmetric $$\mathop C\limits^* - atom.$$
2,3-dimethylpentane
shows the property of optical isomerism due to presence of an asymmetric $$\mathop C\limits^* - atom.$$