Which of the carbon atoms present in the molecule given below are asymmetric ?

Options

A. 1,2,3,4
B. 2,3
C. 1,4
D. 1,2,3

Answer

B

Explanation

Carbon has four valencies. If a carbon atom satisfies all of its four valencies with four different groups then it is termed as asymmetric/chiral carbon. In the given compound 2 and 3 carbon are bonded to four different groups, so these are asymmetric