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Reshav posted an Question
May 19, 2020 • 19:58 pm 30 points
  • IIT JAM
  • Chemistry (CY)

In the following compound there is center of symmetry so how it can be optically active

in the following compound there is center of symmetry so how it can be optically active

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    Dinesh khalmaniya 1 best-answer

    I'm deeply explaining using group theory which is not in your syllabus but it can help you to understand

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    Suresh khokhar Best Answer

    both ring are present in different plane so centre of symmetry is not possible

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    Dinesh khalmaniya 1 best-answer

    it is non planar molecule because both the ring behave as double bond. and if molecule have even double bond then molecule become non planar and can show optically activity.. if both the ring have to different side then it is optically active

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