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Which of the following compounds is not chiral?

A

`3`-chloro-`2`-methyl pentane

B

`2`-chloropentane

C

`1`-chloro-`2`-methyl pentane

D

`1`-chloropentene

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The correct Answer is:
D
`CH_(2)Cl.CH_(2).CH_(2).CH_(2)CH_(3)` has no chiral carbon, i.e., a carbon atom attached with altogether four different groups.
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    A
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    B
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    C
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    D
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    A
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    B
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    C
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    D
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    A
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    B
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    C
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    D
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