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QJEEAdv08Ch0fa0: JEE Advanced 2008 Chemistry - Class 12 JEEAdv08Ch0fa0 Solution: The correct statement(s) about the compound given below is(are):
The correct statement(s) about the compound given below is(are):
Multiple Choice Options
- A The compound is optically active.
- B The compound possesses centre of symmetry.
- C The compound possesses plane of symmetry.
- D The compound possesses axis of symmetry.
Step-by-Step Verified Solution
We know that following are the cases when a compound is optically inactive:
1. When it does not have a chiral carbon atom e.g., Methyl bromide
2. When it has a plane or axis of symmetry e.g., Tartaric acid (these compounds are called as Meso compounds)
3. When it forms a racemic mixture e.g.: Equimolar mixture of d-Lactic acid and l-Lactic acid.
The given compound possesses an axis of symmetry
