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Which of the following alkanes is optically active?

Options

  1. A3-Methylhexane
  2. BPropane
  3. C2, 3, 4-Trimethylpentane
  4. D2-Methylbutane

Correct answer

A. 3-Methylhexane

Step-by-step solution

3-Methylhexane is C ^*= chiral carbon atom (due to which the compound is optically active).

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