Is the dextroisomer of tartaric acid optically active?
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It occurs as three distinct isomers , the dextro-, levo-, and meso- forms. The dextro- and levo- forms are optically active; the meso- form is optically inactive, as is racemic acid, a mixture of equal parts of the dextro- and levo- forms.
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