MHT CET 2026 Chemistry question

What is the number of chiral carbon atoms in 2-chlorobutane?

(A)4
(B)3
(C)2
(D)1Correct

Answer: (D)

Solution

2-Chlorobutane is \mathrm{CH_3{-}CH(Cl){-}CH_2{-}CH_3} (carbons numbered C1 to C4). A chiral carbon is an carbon attached to four different groups. C2 is bonded to , , and , all different, so

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