Any molecule that exhibits optical isomerism is said to be

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Optical isomerism occurs when a molecule is chiral, meaning it is not superimposable on its mirror image. Therefore, the best choice is C, which is the definition of chirality. A stereoisomer is a more general term that includes both optical isomers and diastereomers. Hydrocarbons and alkynes are classes of organic molecules that may or may not exhibit optical isomerism, and not all molecules that exhibit optical isomerism are necessarily biologically active. Therefore, B, D, and E are not the best choices.

Any Molecule That Exhibits Optical Isomerism Is Said to Be