Q. Which of the following compounds is not chiral?
A) 1-chloro-2-methyl pentane
B) 2-chloropentane
C) 1-chloropentane
D) 3-chloro-2-methyl pentane
Explanation
(c)
To be optically active, compound or structure should posses a chiral or asymmetric carbon atom. 1-chloropentane is not chiral.
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