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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

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Which of the following isomeric compounds show optical isomerism :
Options
A 1-Aminopentane
B 2-Aminopentane
Correct Answer
C 3-Aminopentane
D 2,2-Dimethylpropylamine
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

2-Aminopentane (CH3-CH2-CH(NH2)-CH2-CH3) has a chiral center at C2 (attached to NH2, H, CH2CH3, and CH2CH2CH3), making it optically active. The other isomers lack a chiral center.

Hint

Which position of the amino group creates a chiral center?

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