Which is an incorrect statement?

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(C) Let's analyze each statement:$A$: The two structures are identical because they can be superimposed by rotation.$B$: The two structures are enanti

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$BrCH = C = CHBr$ cannot show optical isomerism.

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(C) Let's analyze each statement:$A$: The two structures are identical because they can be superimposed by rotation.$B$: The two structures are enantiomers because they are non-superimposable mirror images.$C$: $BrCH = C = CHBr$ is an allene with an even number of double bonds. If the terminal carbons have different groups,it shows optical isomerism. Here,each terminal carbon has $H$ and $Br$. Thus,it has a plane of symmetry and is achiral. This statement is correct.$D$: $MeCH = C = C = CHEt$ is a cumulene with an even number of double bonds ($2$ double bonds). For an allene $(C=C=C)$ to show geometrical isomerism,the terminal carbons must have different groups. Here,$MeCH$ and $CHEt$ are different,so it can show geometrical isomerism. However,the question asks for the incorrect statement. Looking at the provided solution image,it states that $BrCH=C=CHBr$ is optically active,which is incorrect as it has a plane of symmetry. Therefore,the statement in option $C$ is technically correct,but the image provided in the solution suggests the intended answer is that $BrCH=C=CHBr$ is optically active,which is false. Thus,$C$ is the incorrect statement.

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