Question

which of the following has asymmetric carbon atom
1)CH2CL-CHBR
2)CH3CHCL2
3)CH3CHDCl
4)CH2Br-CHOH-CH3​

Answer 1

Answer:

I think Right answer is 4.

Answer 2

Answer:

CORRECT ANSWER: (4)

Explanation:

ASYMMETRIC CARBON ATOM : THE C - ATOM WHICH HAS ALL THE DIFFERENT GROUPS ATTACHED TO ALL ITS ( 4 ) VALENCIES.

1. CHECKING THE OPTIONS

2. (1)(2)(3) DOES NOT MEET THE CRITERIA GIVEN ABOVE OF ASYMMETRIC CARBON ATOM.

4. HENCE THE ONLY OPTION REMAINS IS [4].

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