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The carbon which is bonded to four diffe...

The carbon which is bonded to four different atoms or group of atoms is :

A

Chiral

B

Arhiral

C

Both (a) and (b)

D

None of the above

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The correct Answer is:
A
The carbon which is bonded to four different atoms or group of atoms is called chiral or a symetric carbon atom.
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