Which Carbon Atoms in the Following Structure Are Correctly Called

question 16

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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