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2, 3, 4-Trichloropentane has three asymmetric carbon atoms. True / False.

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Answered by xodiac
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I think that the answer is false. I am not at all sure about the answer.

Answered by Anonymous
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Answer: the answer is false

Explanation:

Carbon has atomic number 6.

It shows the property of catenation.

It is in the 14th group of the periodic table.

C5H9Cl3 is the formula for 2, 3, 4-Trichloropentane

If the carbon atom has 4 different groups attached to it, it is said as Assymetric carbon.

If the carbon atom has same groups attached to it, it is said as Assymetric carbon.

For

2, 3, 4-Trichloropentane there are 2 Assymetric carbons

It is as shown in figure which is attached with the answer.

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