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Which of the following compounds is not chiral-

A

1-chloropentane

B

2-chloropentane

C

1-chloro-2-methylpentane

D

3-chloro-2-methylpentane

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The correct Answer is:
A
`underset(1-"chloropentane")(CH_(3)-CH_(2)-CH_(2)-CH_(2)-underset(Cl)underset(|)overset(H)overset(|)(C)-H)`
Here, no asymmetric carbon atom is present. Hence it is not chiral.
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