The (R)- and (S)-enantiomers of an optically active compound differ in:

1. their solubility in a chiral solvent

2. their reactivity with a chiral reagent

3. their optical rotation of plane polarised light

4. their melting points

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More than one of the following molecules from the five given below do not possess a plane of symmetry. Identify them.
a. b.
c. d.
e.
1. (a) and (b) 
2. (a), (c), and (b) 
3. (a), (d), and (e) 
4. (c), (d) and (e) 
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Geometrical isomerism is caused:

1. By restricted rotation around C=C bond.
2. By the presence of one asymmetric carbon atom.
3. Due to different groups attached to the same functional group.
4. By swing of hydrogen atom between two polyvalent atoms.

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Pairs of compounds among the following is a pair of enantiomers:

1.
2.
3.
4.
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Compounds which rotate plane polarised light clockwise direction are known as:

1. Dextrorotatory

2. Laevorotatory

3. Optically inactive compounds

4. Racemic mixture

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Which of the following structures permits cis-trans isomerism?

1. X2C=CY

2. XYC=CZ2

3. X2C=CXY

4. XYC=CXY

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If optical rotation produced by the compound (i) is +52° then that produced by that the compound (ii) is:

1. -52°                2. +52°

3. 0°                   4. unpredictable

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