A-LevelChemistryIntroduction to organic chemistry9701/12 · Oct/Nov 2015 · Q211 Mark

Which compound shows optical isomerism?

A2-chloropropane

B1,2-dichloropropane

C1,3-dichloropropane

D2,2-dichloropropane

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B: 1,2-dichloropropane

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Topic: Introduction to organic chemistry, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2015 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 21.

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