Question

which compound is optically active ?

A. n - butanol
B. s - butanol
C. t - butanol
D. n - butane
E. none of the above

Answer 1

the compound would have to be chiral, draw them out.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

n- butanol CH3CH2CH2CH2OH
s-butanol CH3CH(OH)CH2CH3
t-butanol (CH3)3COH
n-butane (CH3)3CH
s-butanol is optically active because it contains 4 different groups attached to the carbon holding -OH group

Answer 5

thank you for the great explanation @Abmon98

Answer 6

your most welcome :)

Answer 7

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