Which of the following compounds will exhibit optical isomerism?

  • A
    $CH(OH)(COOH)(H)$ (Glycolic acid derivative)
  • B
    $CH_3-C(OH)(H)-COOH$ (Lactic acid)
  • C
    $CH_3-C(CH_3)(H)-COOH$ (Isobutyric acid)
  • D
    $CH_3-C(Cl)(CH_3)-COOH$ ($2$-chloro$-2-$methylpropanoic acid)

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