Question:medium

Which of the following compounds have chiral carbon ?
A. 1, 1-Dibromopentane
B. 2-Chloro-2-methylpropane
C. 2-Bromopentane
D. 3-Bromopentane
E. 1-fluoro-2-ethylpentane
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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Always draw out the full structure, especially the alkyl chains. A very common trap is placing a substituent exactly in the middle of a symmetric chain (like 3-bromopentane or 4-heptanol), which results in two identical alkyl groups, rendering the molecule achiral.
Updated On: Jul 31, 2026
  • B and D only
  • C and E only
  • A and C only
  • B and E only
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The Correct Option is B

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