Class 11 Chemistry 8-2.Organic Chemistry : Isomerism Optical isomerism

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When does an organic molecule exhibit optical activity?

A
When it contains a symmetric carbon atom.
B
When it is non-superimposable on its mirror image.
C
When it is superimposable on its mirror image.
D
When it is non-polar.

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8-2.Organic Chemistry : Isomerism

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Optical isomerism

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