MCQ
An optically active compound:
- ✓Rotates the plane polarised light.
- BChanges the direction of polarised light.
- CDo not allow plane polarised light to pass through.
- DNone of the above.
✓
Answer
Correct option: A.
Rotates the plane polarised light.
The compound that is capable of rotating the plane of vibration of the polarized light is termed as the optically active compound.
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