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Stereoisomerism

Which of the ...

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Which of the carbon atoms present in the molecule given below are asymmetric ?

I, II, III, IV

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II, III

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I, IV

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I, II, III

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Solution

The correct option is D I, II, III, IV
II and III carbon atoms are asymmetric. Each asymmetric C atom is attached to four different atoms/ groups.

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