Which among the following can be a chiral center?

C^{+}

of a cabocation

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Carbon of a radical

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s p^{2}

carbon

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s p^{3}

carbon

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Solution

The correct option is C An $s p^{3}$ carbon
A $s p^{3}$ hybridized carbon atom having four different substituents is called as chiral carbon or chiral center.

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