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

A

1,2,3,4

B

2,3

C

1,4

D

1,2,3

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The correct Answer is:
B
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
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