Which one of the following does not exhibit optical isomerism ?

a] alpha amino acid

b] tartaric acid

c] lactic acid

d] maleic acid

Question

Which one of the following does not exhibit optical isomerism
?
a] alpha amino acid
b] tartaric acid
c] lactic acid
d] maleic acid

Neha Thukral · Accepted Answer

d) Maleic acid
It is achiral and does not exhibit optical isomerism
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Which one of the following does not exhibit optical isomerism ? a] alpha amino acid b] tartaric acid c] lactic acid d] maleic acid

Which one of the following does not exhibit optical isomerism ?

a] alpha amino acid

b] tartaric acid

c] lactic acid

d] maleic acid