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  4. Out of the following isomeric alcohols containing five carbon atoms, the alcohol that exhibits optical isomerism is

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Q. Out of the following isomeric alcohols containing five carbon atoms, the alcohol that exhibits optical isomerism is

KEAMKEAM 2015Alcohols Phenols and Ethers

Solution:

In 2 -pentanol, a chiral carbon atom is present and hence it shows optical isomerism.

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