(A) chiral carbon atom is a carbon atom bonded to four different groups. In $CH_3-CH(Cl)-CH_2-CH_3$,the second carbon atom is bonded to $-H$,$-Cl$,$-C

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(A) chiral carbon atom is a carbon atom bonded to four different groups. In $CH_3-CH(Cl)-CH_2-CH_3$,the second carbon atom is bonded to $-H$,$-Cl$,$-CH_3$,and $-CH_2CH_3$. Since all four groups are different,this carbon is chiral.

Class 11 Chemistry 8-2.Organic Chemistry : Isomerism Optical isomerism

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Which among the following compounds has a chiral carbon atom?

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$CH_3-CH(Cl)-CH_2-CH_3$
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$(CH_3-CH_2)_2-CHCl$
C
$(CH_3)_2-CH-CH_2Cl$
D
$(CH_3)_2-CHCl$

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Which among the following compounds has a chiral carbon atom?

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Number of optical isomers possible for $2$-chlorobutane is:

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Statement-$1$: Molecules that are not superimposable on their mirror images are chiral.
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