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Which of the following molecules is chiral in nature?
Which of the following molecules is chiral in nature?
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For a molecule to be chiral, it must have a carbon center with four different groups attached.
Updated On: Dec 13, 2025
- 1-chloropropane
- 2-chloropropane
- 1-chlorobutane
- 2-chlorobutane
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The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
A chiral molecule has a carbon atom attached to four different substituents, creating non-superimposable mirror images (enantiomers). In this case, 2-chloropropane is chiral because the carbon bearing the chlorine is bonded to different groups.
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