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Chiral Centres and Chirality

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Which is true about following?

A

Only III is a chiral compound

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B

Only II and IV are chiral compounds

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C

All four are chiral compounds

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D

Only I and II are chiral compounds

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Solution

The correct option is D
Only I and II are chiral compounds

There are asymmetric carbons in molecules I and II only

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