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2,3,4- Trichloropentane has three asymme...

`2,3,4`- Trichloropentane has three asymmetric carbon atoms.

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To determine whether 2,3,4-trichloropentane has three asymmetric carbon atoms, we need to analyze the structure of the molecule and identify the carbon atoms. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Draw the Structure of 2,3,4-Trichloropentane**: - The molecular formula indicates that the compound has five carbon atoms (pentane). - The chlorines are attached to the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th carbon atoms. ...
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