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How many chiral carbon atoms are present in `2.3,4-` trichloropentane?

A

`3`

B

`2`

C

`1`

D

`4`

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The correct Answer is:
`b`

`C-2` and `C-4` are asymmetric `C` atoms, but `C-3` is not because two groups on `C-3` markeed are same.
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