An organic molecule necessarily shows optical activity if it -

Question

An organic molecule necessarily shows optical activity if it - (A) Contains asymmetric carbon atoms (B) Is non-planar (C) Is non-superimposable on its mirror image (D) Is superimposable on its mirror image

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

Asymmetric molecule is optically active. These molecules are non-superimposable on their mirror image.

Q. An organic molecule necessarily shows optical activity if it -

Contains asymmetric carbon atoms

Is non-planar

Is non-superimposable on its mirror image

Is superimposable on its mirror image

Asymmetric molecule is optically active. These molecules are non-superimposable on their mirror image.