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Chemistry General Organic Chemistry Isomerism Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

Optical isomerism arises from the presence of:

A
A centre of symmetry
B
A line of symmetry
C
An asymmetric carbon atom
D
All the above

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The correct answer is:
C

A compound could be optically active only when it contains atleast one asymmetric carbon atom or a chiral centre.

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