Which of the following alkanes is optically active?

1. 2-Methylbutane
2. 2,3-Dimethylbutane
3. 2,3-Dimethylpentane
4. 2-Methylpropane

Solution

2,3-dimethyl pentane has one carbon chiral so, it is optically active.

Asked in: MHT CET 2021 (23 Sep Shift 2)

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