Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are false?

A. Compounds containing one chiral carbon atom are always optically active. B. Maleic acid and fumeric acid are geometrical isomers. C. Maleic acid is less soluble in water than fumeric acid.

  1. Only A

  2. Only B

  3. Only C

  4. A, B and C

  5. A and B
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C Correct answer
Explanation

This option is correct because maleic acid, being a cis-isomer, is less closely packed in the crystal lattice as compared to fumeric acid (trans isomer) and hence, is more soluble in water than fumeric acid.

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