Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 20 - Sections 20.1-20.14 - Exercises - Problems by Topic - Page 992: 39c

Answer

This compound exhibits optical isomerism.

Work Step by Step

A compound exhibit optical isomerism when it has four different groups/atoms attached to at least one carbon atom. It must be chiral. In this compound, the carbon atom is bonded to four different groups ( -CH3, -NH2, -H, -Cl). Thus, it exhibits optical isomerism.
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