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NEET · Chemistry · Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
What is the term for a carbon atom that is not chiral and can be...
What is the term for a carbon atom that is not chiral and can be superimposed on its mirror image?
Options
- AIsotopic carbon
- BChiral carbon
- CAchiral carbon
- DStereocenter
Correct answer
C. Achiral carbon
Step-by-step solution
An achiral carbon is one that is not chiral and can be superimposed on its mirror image.