Which Carbon Atoms in the Following Structure Are Correctly Called

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which carbon atoms in the following structure are correctly called chiral carbon atoms?

• A)carbons 1 and 2
• B)carbons 2 and 3
• C)carbons 3 and 4
• D)carbons, 1, 2, 3, and 5

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