MHT CET 2025 Chemistry question

What is the number of chiral carbon atoms present in 3, 4-Dibromohexane?

(A)5
(B)4
(C)3
(D)2Correct

Answer: (D)

Solution

3,4-Dibromohexane is CH_3CH_2-CHBr-CHBr-CH_2CH_3. A chiral carbon is bonded to four different groups. C-3 is attached to H, Br, and , all different, so it is chiral; similarly C-4

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