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How many carbon atoms in the molecule `HCOO-(CHOH)_(2)-COOH` are asymmetric?

A

`1`

B

`2`

C

`3`

D

None of these

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The correct Answer is:
B
`HCOOH-overset(OH)overset(|)underset((1))underset(**)(CH)-overset(OH)overset(|)underset((2))underset(**)(CH)-COOH`
Two carbon atoms in the molecule are as asymmetric.
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