Question 42
Introduction to Organic ChemistryThe compound above exhibits
- A.geometric isomerism
- B.optical isomerism
- C.structural isomerism
- D.positional isomerism
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (optical isomerism)
Explanation
The central carbon carries four different groups (H, OH, CH3, COOH), so it is chiral and shows optical isomerism.