AP EAMCET · Chemistry · General Organic Chemistry
Which one of the following exhibits enantiomerism?
- A \(\mathrm{BrCH}_2-\mathrm{CH}_2-\mathrm{CH}_2-\mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{Br}\)
- C \(\mathrm{H}_3 \mathrm{C}-\mathrm{CH}_2-\mathrm{CH}_2-\mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{Br}\)
- D \(\mathrm{H}_3 \mathrm{C}-\mathrm{CH}_2-\mathrm{CBr}_2-\mathrm{CH}_3\)
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(B)
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Detailed explanation
compound contains a chiral centre or an asymmetric carbon atom therefore, it is optically active compound and hence this compound exhibits enantiomerism.
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