Which compound,if any,will not be optically active?
A)a
B)b
C)c
D)d
E)They are all optically active.

Name: Which compound,if any,will not be optically active? A)a B)b C)c D)d E)They are all optically active.
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Question

Which compound,if any,will not be optically active? 
A)a 
B)b 
C)c 
D)d 
E)They are all optically active.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Compound D contains a plane of symmetry, which means it is achiral and therefore not optically active. The other compounds do not have a plane of symmetry and are chiral, making them optically active.

Which Compound,if Any,will Not Be Optically Active