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Which of the following has/have asymmetric carbon atom?

A

`H-underset(H)underset(|)overset(Cl)overset(|)(C)-underset(H)underset(|)overset(Br)overset(|)(C)-H`

B

`H-underset(H)underset(|)overset(H)overset(|)(C)-underset(H)underset(|)overset(Cl)overset(|)(C)-Cl`

C

`H-underset(H)underset(|)overset(H)overset(|)(C)-underset(H)underset(|)overset(Cl)overset(|)(C)-D`

D

`H-underset(Br)underset(|)overset(H)overset(|)(C)-underset(OH)underset(|)overset(H)overset(|)(C)-CH_(3)`

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To determine which of the given structures has or have an asymmetric carbon atom, we need to understand what an asymmetric carbon atom is. An asymmetric carbon atom, also known as a chiral carbon atom, is a carbon atom that is bonded to four different groups. Let's analyze the structures one by one: ### Step 1: Identify the Structures Assume we have four different structures labeled as Structure 1, Structure 2, Structure 3, and Structure 4. ### Step 2: Analyze Structure 1 - **Structure 1**: Contains a carbon atom bonded to Br, Cl, and two hydrogen atoms. - **Analysis**: Since there are two hydrogen atoms (which are identical), this carbon atom does not have four different groups. Therefore, **Structure 1 does not have an asymmetric carbon atom**. ### Step 3: Analyze Structure 2 - **Structure 2**: Contains a carbon atom bonded to CH3 and CHCl2. - **Analysis**: This carbon has three similar groups (two Cl atoms) and one different group (CH3). Hence, **Structure 2 does not have an asymmetric carbon atom**. ### Step 4: Analyze Structure 3 - **Structure 3**: Contains a carbon atom bonded to CH3, Cl, and deuterium (D). - **Analysis**: Here, we have CH3, Cl, H, and D. All four groups attached to this carbon are different (CH3, Cl, H, and D). Therefore, **Structure 3 has an asymmetric carbon atom**. ### Step 5: Analyze Structure 4 - **Structure 4**: Contains a carbon atom bonded to H, OH, and CH3. - **Analysis**: This carbon has H, OH, CH3, and another group (which could be different). Since all groups attached to this carbon are different, **Structure 4 has an asymmetric carbon atom**. ### Conclusion Based on the analysis: - **Structure 1**: No asymmetric carbon atom. - **Structure 2**: No asymmetric carbon atom. - **Structure 3**: Has an asymmetric carbon atom. - **Structure 4**: Has an asymmetric carbon atom. Thus, the correct answer is that **Structure 3 and Structure 4 have asymmetric carbon atoms**. ---

To determine which of the given structures has or have an asymmetric carbon atom, we need to understand what an asymmetric carbon atom is. An asymmetric carbon atom, also known as a chiral carbon atom, is a carbon atom that is bonded to four different groups. Let's analyze the structures one by one: ### Step 1: Identify the Structures Assume we have four different structures labeled as Structure 1, Structure 2, Structure 3, and Structure 4. ### Step 2: Analyze Structure 1 ...
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