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NEET · Chemistry · Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
What is the resulting molecule called when a chiral carbon is...
What is the resulting molecule called when a chiral carbon is present, and its mirror image is not superimposable?
Options
- ASymmetric molecule
- BIsomeric molecule
- CChiral molecule
- DAsymmetric molecule
Correct answer
D. Asymmetric molecule
Step-by-step solution
The molecule resulting from a chiral carbon, where its mirror image is not superimposable, is called an asymmetric molecule.