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Q. Which of the following compounds can exist in optically active form?

J & K CETJ & K CET 2003

Solution:

A carbon atom which is attached to four different groups is called an asymmetric carbon atom or chiral centre and a compound which contain a chiral carbon atom is called optically active compound.
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Hence, $2$-butanol can exist in optically active form.