Question

The number of chiral centers generated during monochlorination in the above reaction is:

• A. 1
• B. 2
• C. 3
• D. 4

Answer 1

The correct option is B 2

This is a free radical substitution, and the possible products of monochlorination are:
Chiral center is an atom in the molecule about which four different groups are present.
$\therefore$In this reaction only 2 chiral centers are generated i.e., in I and III at carbon represented with $\ast$.