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Which of the following compounds, exhibits stereoisomerism?

A
2-methylbut-1-ene
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3-methylbut-1-yne
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3-methlbutanoic acid
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D
2-methylbutanoic acid
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Solution

The correct option is D 2-methylbutanoic acid
2-methylbutanoic acid exhibits stereoisomerism because it contains an asymmetric carbon atom.

CH3CH2CHCOOH|CH3

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