Q. How many carbon atoms in the molecule $HOOC - (CHOH)_{2} - COOH$ are asymmetric?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) None of these
Explanation
(b)
A carbon atom which is attached by four different group is called an asymmetric carbon atom or chiral centre
$HOOC(CHOH)_{2}COOH$ has two asymmetric carbon atom
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