In the given molecule, which atom/group is below the plane of the paper?

Hydroxyl

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Iodine

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Chlorine

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Ethyl

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Solution

The correct option is B Hydroxyl
In the given molecule, the chlorine atom is above the plane of the paper. Iodine atom and an ethyl group are in in the plane of the paper. Hydroxyl group is below the plane of the paper.

In wedge diagram, the object indicated by the dashed wedge is below the plane of the paper.

Hence, the correct option is $A$

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