Chemistry: Molecular Approach (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0134112830
ISBN 13: 978-0-13411-283-1

Chapter 21 - Exercises - Page 1018: 37

Answer

a. No b. Yes c. Yes d. No

Work Step by Step

Molecules which have a plane of symmetry do not exhibit optical isomerism. So, a. and d. do not exhibit optical isomerism. Molecules b. and c. have no plane of symmetry. They exhibit optical isomerism.
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