Question

Which of the following compounds is/are chiral?

• A. $1,2$-dichloropentane
• B. $2,3$-dichloropentane
• C. $1,3$-chloropentane
• D. Both $A$ and $B$

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Both $A$ and $B$

The chiral compound contains asymmetric carbon.

An asymmetric carbon is bonded to four different species.

Here, 1,2-dichloropentane and 2,3-dichloropentane are the chiral compounds.

Thus, option D is the correct answer.