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How many alcohols with molecular formula `C_(4)H_(10)O` are chiral in nature ?

A

1

B

2

C

3

D

4

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The correct Answer is:
A
`CH_(3)-underset(H)underset(|)overset(OH)overset(|)(C^(**))-C_(2)H_(5)`
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