Question

For a molecule to have optical isomers, it must have _____.

Answer 1

chirality

Answer 2

these are my options:
A)at least one asymmetric carbon
B)at least three carbon atoms
C)two or more asymmetric carbons
D)exactly one carbon atom

Answer 3

do you know what chirality means?

Answer 4

no lol but now I feel stupid because i'm assuming the definition is one of the four choices huh?

Answer 5

lol well don't feel stupid. but yeah, it's basically the definition. One asymmetric carbon on the molecule will give you enantiomers (which can, but not necessary are, optically active).

Answer 6

lol well thank you! Your help is very much appreciated!

Answer 7

no problem !