Question

In which of the following molecules, C atom marked with asterisk is chiral?

1. 
   
2. 
   
3. 
   
4. 
   

Options

• I, II, III

• I, II, III, IV

• II, III, IV

• I, III, IV

Answer 1

I, II, III

Explanation:

A chiral carbon has four different groups attached to it and is represented by C*. Structures I, II and ll have such a carbon.