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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

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Plane-polarized light is affected by
Options
A Identical molecules
B All polymers
C Chiral molecules
Correct Answer
D All biomolecules
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Plane-polarized light is rotated by chiral molecules (optically active compounds). Identical molecules, polymers in general, and all biomolecules are not all chiral or optically active.

Hint

What type of molecule rotates plane-polarized light?

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