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Which of the following compounds is not chiral?

A

1-chloro-2-methyl pentane

B

2-chloropentane

C

1-chloropentane

D

3-chloro-2-methyl pentuane

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The correct Answer is:
C

To be optially active, compound or strucurtre should posses a chira of asymmetric carbon atom.

Hence, 1-chloropentane is no chiral.
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