Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are false? A. Compounds containing one chiral carbon atom are always optically active. B. Maleic and fumeric acids are geometrical isomerism. 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. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

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

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