Which one of the following acids does not exhibit optical isomerism?
- Lactic acid
- Tartaric acid
- Maleic acid
- a-amino acids
The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
Maleic acid shows geometrical isomerism not optical isomerism.
So, the correct option is (C): Maleic acid.
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Organic Chemistry is a subset of chemistry dealing with compounds of carbon. Therefore, we can say that Organic chemistry is the chemistry of carbon compounds and is 200-225 years old. Carbon forms bond with itself to form long chains of hydrocarbons, e.g.CH4, methane and CH3-CH3 ethane. Carbon has the ability to form carbon-carbon bonds quite elaborately. Polymers like polyethylene is a linear chain where hundreds of CH2 are linked together.
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