(D) The molecular formula $C_4H_8$ corresponds to butene isomers. $1$-butene and $2$-butene exhibit chain and positional isomerism. $2$-butene exhibit

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(D) The molecular formula $C_4H_8$ corresponds to butene isomers. $1$-butene and $2$-butene exhibit chain and positional isomerism. $2$-butene exhibits geometrical isomerism. However,none of the isomers of $C_4H_8$ contain a chiral carbon atom,therefore they do not exhibit optical isomerism.

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

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An alkene with the molecular formula $C_4H_8$ does not exhibit which of the following?

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Chain isomerism
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Geometrical isomerism
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Positional isomerism
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Optical isomerism

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What is the possible number of optical isomers for a compound containing $2$ dissimilar asymmetric carbon atoms?

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Optically active isomers that are not mirror images of each other are called:

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Explain or define the following terms:
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$(ii)$ Polarimeter
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What is the possible number of optical isomers for a compound containing $2$ dissimilar asymmetric carbon atoms?

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