Question

Which among the following compound is not optically active?

Options

• 3-chloro-2-methyl pentane

• 3-chloropentane

• 2-chloropentane

• 2-chloro-3-methyl pentane

Answer 1

3-chloropentane

Explanation:

3-chloropentane compound is not optically active.

Because there is no stereogenic centre in this molecule, they can be superimposed on each other. As a result, the lack of a stereogenic centre in the molecule indicates that it is not optically active.