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1)

 Which among the following compound is not optically active?


A) 3-chloro-2-methyl pentane

B) 3- chloropentane

C) 2-chloropentane

D) 2-chloro-3-methyl pentane

Answer:

Option B

Explanation:

 3- chloropentane compound is not optically active

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Because in this compound no stereogenic centre is present and they are superimposable on each other. So, in the molecule absence of stereogenic centre shows that this molecule is not optically active.