How many chiral atoms does the following molecule have?

Three

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Four

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Five

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Six

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Solution

The correct option is B Four

A chiral atom or a stereocenter, must be bonded to four different groups. Therefore, this molecule has four chiral atoms (marked with asterisks).

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