The optically inactive compound from the following is:

1. 2-chloropropanal
2. 2-chloro-2-methylbutane
3. 2-chlorobutane
4. 2-chloropentane

Solution

         (Optically active)




(Optically inactive because of $2-\mathrm{C}{\mathrm{H}}_3$ groups present on same C atom)







                   (Optically active)

Asked in: JEE Main 2015 (10 Apr Online)

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