Some Basic Principles Of Organic Chemistry Question 179

Question: How many carbon atoms in the molecule HCOO(CHOH)2COOH are asymmetric [MP PET 2001]

Options:

A) 1

B) 2

C) 3

D) None of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

HCOOC|,HOH,,(1),C|,HOH,,(2),COOH Two carbon atoms in the molecule are asymmetric.



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