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Biomolecules — Chemistry STD 12 Science — Question

Bihar BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceChemistryBiomolecules1 Mark
MCQ
Which of the following is not optically active?
  • A
    Glycine
  • B
    Lysine
  • C
    Aspartic acid
  • D
    Isoleucine
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Answer

  1. Glycine

Explanation:

Glycine is not optically active. 

A optically active compound should have atleast one carbon atom attached to four different groups. 

Glycine is not active because it has carbon atom attached to 2 hydrogen atoms, 1 amino group and 1 carboxylic group.

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