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.