Chemistry: Molecular Approach (4th Edition)

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

Chapter 21 - Exercises - Page 1018: 38

Answer

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

Work Step by Step

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