Question:

The optically inactive compound from the following is:

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Optical activity needs a chiral carbon with four different groups.
Updated On: Nov 11, 2026
  • 2-chloropropanal
  • 2-chloro-2-methylbutane
  • 2-chlorobutane
  • 2-chloropentane
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

(1) \(\mathrm{CH_3-CHCl-CHO}\): C2 has H, Cl, CH\(_3\), CHO - chiral.
(2) \(\mathrm{CH_3CH_2-CCl(CH_3)-CH_3}\): C2 has two identical CH\(_3\) groups - achiral.
(3) \(\mathrm{CH_3-CHCl-CH_2CH_3}\): C2 has H, Cl, CH\(_3\), C\(_2\)H\(_5\) - chiral.
(4) \(\mathrm{CH_3-CHCl-CH_2CH_2CH_3}\): chiral.
Only 2-chloro-2-methylbutane is optically inactive.
Answer: (2) 2-chloro-2-methylbutane
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