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Which of the following possible isomers of butanol has a chiral centre

Which of the following possible isomers of butanol has a chiral centre

Options

(a) CH₃CHOHCH₂CH₃
(b) (CH₃)₂CH.CH₂OH
(c) (CH₃)₃C.OH
(d) (CH₃)CH₂CH₂CH₂OH

Correct Answer:

CH₃CHOHCH₂CH₃

Explanation:

Chiral centre is an atom (mostly carbon) which is bonded to four different atoms or groups.The starred carbon is chiral carbon atom.

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