Physics
NULL
Medium
Question
Which is not optically active ?
A
sugar
B
tartaric acid
C
water
✓ Official correct answer
D
sodium chlorate
Community credibility
Registered members can vote for the answer they believe is correct today and explain why. If the facts change after an election or news event, suggest a new option so others can vote it up.
A
sugar
No member explanations yet for this option.
B
tartaric acid
No member explanations yet for this option.
C
water
No member explanations yet for this option.
D
sodium chlorate
No member explanations yet for this option.
Explanation
Water is not optically active (does not rotate polarized light), unlike chiral substances such as sugar, tartaric acid, and sodium chlorate.
Related Questions
Q
The waves which are used for line of sight (LOS) communication are called:
Medium
· Physics
Q
A potential difference is applied across the ends of a wire. If the potential di...
Medium
· Physics
Q
Relation between linear velocity and angular velocity:
Medium
· Physics
Q
If the axis of rotation passes through the body and the body moves around itself...
Medium
· Physics