Which of the following compounds is/are chiral? 2 a. only 1 b. only 1 and 2 c. only 2 and 3 d. 1,2 and 3 bo

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Which of the following compounds is/are chiral?
2
a. only 1
b. only 1 and 2
c. only 2 and 3
d. 1,2 and 3
a
b.
Transcribed Image Text:Which of the following compounds is/are chiral? 2 a. only 1 b. only 1 and 2 c. only 2 and 3 d. 1,2 and 3 a b.
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If a molecule doesn't have alternating axis of symmetry (Sn), centre of symmetry (i) or, plane of symmetry (sigma) then it is chiral and hence, optically active. 

But, if a compound contains any one or, more of the above mentioned symmetry elements then it will be optically inactive. 

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