Notifications
Clear all
0
24/01/2022 2:50 pm
Topic starter
Which one of the following acids does not exhibit optical isomerism?
(a) Lactic acid
(b) Tartaric acid
(c) Maleic acid
(d) α-amino acids
1 Answer
0
24/01/2022 2:51 pm
Correct answer: (c) Maleic acid
Explanation:
Optical isomers contain an asymmetric (chiral) carbon atom (a carbon atom attached to four different atoms or groups). Therefore all except maleic acid exhibit optical isomerism.