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$H O O C - C H (O H) - C H (O H) - C H (O H) - C O O H$

What is the number of optically inactive isomers in the given above compound?

$2$
$0$
$3$
$1$

A

2

B

3

C

1

D

0

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The two chiral centers present in the molecule has been marked with $*$ . There are maximum of four isomers possible 1, 2, 3 and 4. Out of these 1 and 2 are mesomers, 3and 4 are enantiomer pair. Therefore two are optically inactive isomers. Correct option is A.

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