JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 12 -8.1. Aldehydes and ketones
The number of chiral carbons present in the molecule given below is......
- A \(12\)
- B \(9\)
- C \(5\)
- D \(10\)
Answer & Solution
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(C) \(5\)
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No. of chiral centres
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