Some Basic Principles Of Organic Chemistry Question 326
Question: Which of the following compounds which is an optically active compound [UPSEAT 1999]
Options:
A) 1-butanol
B) 2-butanol
C) 3-butanol
D) 4-heptanol
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
2-butanol $ (CH_3-\underset{OH}{\mathop{\underset{|}{\mathop{CH}},}},-CH_2-CH_3) $ is optically active because it has asymmetric carbon atom.
