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Which of the following is/are chiral?

A

B

C

D

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To determine which of the given compounds are chiral, we need to analyze each option based on the concept of chirality. A chiral compound is one that cannot be superimposed on its mirror image, typically due to the presence of a chiral center (usually a carbon atom bonded to four different substituents). ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Analyze Option A:** - The structure is represented as Cl and Br at both ends. - When we draw a plane through the molecule, it divides the compound into two equal halves. - Since the molecule can be superimposed on its mirror image, it is **not chiral**. 2. **Analyze Option B:** - The structure has a double bond with Cl and Br on both sides. - Similar to Option A, if we draw a plane through the double bond, it divides the molecule into two equal halves. - This indicates that the molecule can also be superimposed on its mirror image, hence it is **not chiral**. 3. **Analyze Option C:** - The structure is similar to the previous options. - Drawing a plane through the molecule again shows that it can be divided into two equal halves. - Therefore, it is also **not chiral**. 4. **Analyze Option D:** - The structure is represented as Br, H, H, and Br. - In this case, one bromine is out of the plane while one hydrogen is inside the plane. - No plane can divide this molecule into two equal halves, which means it cannot be superimposed on its mirror image. - Thus, this compound is **chiral**. ### Conclusion: - The only chiral compound among the options is **Option D**.
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