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Which out of the two : 2-cyclopentenol or 3-cyclopentenol has chiral centre.

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To determine which of the two compounds, 2-cyclopentenol or 3-cyclopentenol, has a chiral center, we need to analyze the structures of both compounds and identify the presence of a carbon atom that meets the criteria for chirality. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Structures**: - **2-Cyclopentenol**: This compound has a hydroxyl (OH) group attached to the second carbon of a cyclopentene ring. The structure can be represented as follows: ``` CH2 ...
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