Which of the following compounds is an optically active compound?

  • A
    $n-$propanol
  • B
    $2-$chlorobutane
  • C
    $n-$butanol
  • D
    $4-$hydroxyheptane

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Which of the following compounds exhibits optical isomerism?

The correct statement$(s)$ about the compound $H_3C-CH(OH)-CH=CH-CH(OH)-CH_3$ $(X)$ is(are):
$(A)$ The total number of stereoisomers possible for $X$ is $6$.
$(B)$ The total number of diastereomers possible for $X$ is $3$.
$(C)$ If the stereochemistry about the double bond in $X$ is trans,the number of enantiomers possible for $X$ is $4$.
$(D)$ If the stereochemistry about the double bond in $X$ is cis,the number of enantiomers possible for $X$ is $2$.

In which property do $d$ and $l$ isomers differ?

Which one of the following contains an asymmetric carbon atom?

Which of the following compounds will exhibit optical isomerism?

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