Which of the following is optically active?

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Options A and C describe molecules with chiral centers, which are necessary for optical activity. Option A has a chiral center due to the presence of four different groups attached to the central carbon (H, Cl, Br, and a CH group). Option C also has a chiral center, indicated by the presence of an NH group, a COOH group, a hydrogen, and a CH group attached to the central carbon. Optical activity arises from the ability of these molecules to rotate plane-polarized light, a property conferred by the presence of chiral centers.

Which of the Following Is Optically Active