Question

Which of the following compounds shows optical isomerism ?

• A. $C{H}_3−CHBr−COOH$
• B. $C{H}_{2}OHC{H}_2—COOH$
• C. $COOHCHBr—COOH$
• D. $C{H}_{2}Br—C{H}_2—COOH$

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Optical isomerism is shown by the compound which has chiral $C$-atom.