Will Be Optically Active?

A compound capable of optical rotation is said to be optically active. All pure chiral compounds are optically active. ... Thus, 1 is optically active.

How do you know if a molecule is optically active?

The compounds which are capable of optical rotation are said to be optically active compounds. All the chiral compounds are optically active. The chiral compound contains an asymmetric center where the carbon is attached with four different atoms or groups. It forms two non-superimposable mirror images.

Which of the following compound will be optically active?

2-methyl propan – 2 – ol. Hint:Only chiral or asymmetric carbon that is the carbon having four different groups on its tetravalencia, containing compounds are referred to as optically active.