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

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Out of the following isomeric alcohols containing five carbon atoms, the alcohol that exhibits optical isomerism is (A) 1-pentanol (B) 2-pentanol (C) 3-pentanol (D) 2-methyl-2-butanol

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In 2 -pentanol, a chiral carbon atom is present and hence it shows optical isomerism. <img class="img-fluid question-image" alt="image" src="https://cdn.tardigrade.in/img/question/chemistry/be59588f5704fde38bd9d4ee751bf939-.png" />

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

$1$ -pentanol

$2$ -pentanol

$3$ -pentanol

$2$ -methyl- $2$ -butanol

$2, 2$ -dimethyl- $1$ -propanol

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

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

1-pentanol

2-pentanol

3-pentanol

2-methyl-2-butanol