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How many carbon atoms does an alkane (not a cycloalkane) need before it is capable to exist in enantiomeric form?

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4

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5

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6

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7

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Solution

The correct option is D 7
For enantiomers, the central atoms should have four different alkyls.
So, the compound should have atleast $7$ carbon atoms.

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