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The compound which has maximum number of chiral centres is :

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To determine which compound has the maximum number of chiral centers, we will analyze each structure provided in the question step by step. ### Step 1: Understanding Chiral Centers A chiral center (or chiral carbon) is a carbon atom that is attached to four different groups. This asymmetry is what gives rise to chirality in molecules. ### Step 2: Analyze Each Compound We will evaluate the number of chiral centers in each compound. #### Compound 1: - Structure: CH3 - C - C - C (with various groups) - Groups attached to the chiral carbons: - One carbon has Cl, CH3, and H (asymmetric). - The other carbon has CH2, CH, OH (asymmetric). - **Chiral Centers Count**: 2 chiral centers. #### Compound 2: - Structure: CH3 - C - C - C (with various groups) - Groups attached to the chiral carbons: - One carbon has CH3, H, and OH (asymmetric). - The other carbon has CH3, H, and CH3 (not asymmetric). - **Chiral Centers Count**: 2 chiral centers. #### Compound 3: - Structure: C - C - C - C (with various groups) - Groups attached to the chiral carbons: - Several carbons with different groups, including Cl and OH. - After analyzing, we find that there are 5 carbons that are asymmetric. - **Chiral Centers Count**: 5 chiral centers. #### Compound 4: - Structure: Cyclohexane with OH and Cl groups. - Groups attached to the chiral carbons: - Analyzing the cyclo structure, we find only 2 carbons that are asymmetric. - **Chiral Centers Count**: 2 chiral centers. ### Step 3: Conclusion After analyzing all compounds, we find that **Compound 3** has the maximum number of chiral centers, which is **5**. ### Final Answer: The compound which has the maximum number of chiral centers is **Compound 3**. ---

To determine which compound has the maximum number of chiral centers, we will analyze each structure provided in the question step by step. ### Step 1: Understanding Chiral Centers A chiral center (or chiral carbon) is a carbon atom that is attached to four different groups. This asymmetry is what gives rise to chirality in molecules. ### Step 2: Analyze Each Compound We will evaluate the number of chiral centers in each compound. ...
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