Q. Which of the following does not contain chiral carbon atom?

A) Lactic acid
B) 2-chlorobutanoic acid
C) Tartaric acid
D) Succinic acid
Explanation

(d)
The carbon, four valencies of which are satisfied by four different groups, is termed as chiral carbon atom. The structures of the given compounds are as
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(where, [image:12_image405.emf]=chiral carbon atom)
Hence, succinic acid does not contain any chiral carbon atom.

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