Among the carboxylic acid shown below, the ones that exhibit stereoisomerism and also form, cyclic anhydrides on heating are
$(I) H O O C C H (C H_{3}) C H_{2} C H_{2} C O O H$
$(I I) H O O C C H (C_{3} H_{7}) C O O H$
$(I I I) H O O C C H (C_{2} H_{5}) C H_{2} C O O H$
$(I V) H O O C C (C H_{3}) (C_{2} H_{5}) C O O H$

Question

TestHub · Accepted Answer

HOOC C * H(CH 3 )CH 2 CH 2 COOH and HOOC C * H(C 2 H 5 )CH 2 COOH both have asymmetric carbon atom ( C * = asymmetric or chiral carbon atom) so they will show optical isomerism. They will also form cyclic anhydride on heating.

Chemistry - STRUCTURAL ISOMERISM Question with Solution | TestHub

Options:

Doubts & Discussion