Question

An asymmetric carbon atom is that in which :
(a) three similar and one dissimilar groups
(b) two similar and two dissimilar groups
(c) all the different groups
(d) none of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is d

Explanation:

Asymmetric carbon is called those carbon atoms that attached with four different types of atoms.

According to Le Bel van't Hoff rule,

If n represents the number of asymmetric carbon then number of isomers will be $2^{n}$

For example, malic acid contain 4 carbon atoms but 1 of them is asymmetry.

The asymmetric carbon attached with an oxygen and a hydrogen atom.

If two carbon atoms are not attached exactly at the same position.then the carbon is called as asymmetric carbon.