Question:

Which of the following compound is chiral?

Updated On: Jun 8, 2024
  • $3$-pentanol
  • $1$-pentanol
  • $3$-methyl-$1$-butanol
  • $3$-methyl-$2$-butanol
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

In chiral compound, a carbon atom is attached by four different groups. $3$-methyl-$2$-butanol is a chiral compound because it consists an asymmetric carbon atom or chiral centre.


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