The compound$(s)$ showing optical activity is/are:

  • A
    Glycine $(H_2N-CH_2-COOH)$
  • B
    Lactic acid $(CH_3-CH(OH)-COOH)$
  • C
    Glyceraldehyde $(HOCH_2-CH(OH)-CHO)$
  • D
    Tartaric acid $(HOOC-CH(OH)-CH(OH)-COOH)$

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