Which of the Following Is True of an Asymmetric Carbon

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of an asymmetric carbon atom?

• A)Asymmetric carbon atoms create stereoisomers.
• B)A carbon with hydrogens attached at two locations is usually asymmetric.
• C)Molecules may have only one asymmetric carbon atom.
• D)Methane has an asymmetric carbon.
• E)Only amino acids have asymmetric carbon atoms.

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