Question

Predict the chirality of the shown compounds.

• A. Both A and B are chiral
• B. Both A and B are achiral
• C. A is chiral and B is achiral
• D. A is achiral and B is chiral

Answer 1

The correct option is C A is chiral and B is achiral

A chiral centre in an organic compound is an atom directly connected to four different substituents.
The C atom that is attached to the $OH$ group in compound A is a stereocenter and makes the compounds A chiral. On the other hand, compound B does not have any asymmetric carbon.