Question

The correct statement (s) about the compound given below is (are)

• A. The compound is optically active
• B. The compound possesses centre of symmetry
• C. The compound possesses plane of symmetry
• D. The compound possesses axis of symmetry

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (D)

The molecule is optically active.

The molecule possesses an axis of symmetry $(C_2)$ perpendicular to the $C-C$ bond.