Which of the following compounds is optically inactive?

1. 2-Chloro-2-methylbutane
2. 3-Chlorohexane
3. 2-Chloro-3-methylbutane
4. 2-Chloropentane

Solution

In option (1), given molecule have no chiral centre, thus $i+$ is optically inactive.

Asked in: MHT CET 2021 (20 Sep Shift 1)

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