Asked by Nancy Butts on Jul 31, 2024
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How many asymmetric carbon atoms are present in the molecule shown? 
A) 0
B) 1
C) 2
D) 3
E) 4
Asymmetric Carbon
A carbon atom bonded to four different groups, creating a center of chirality that can lead to the existence of enantiomers in a molecule.
- Detect the existence of chiral carbons in compounds of organic nature.
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Zybrea KnightAug 06, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The molecule has only one asymmetric carbon atom, which is the carbon atom attached to four different groups (CH3, OH, H, and CH2OH) in the structure.
Learning Objectives
- Detect the existence of chiral carbons in compounds of organic nature.