Which of the Following Compounds Has a Chiral Center

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following compounds has a chiral center?

• A)CH₃CH₂CH(NH₂)COOH
• B)(CH₃) ₂C(NH₂)COOH
• C)CH₃CHCH(Cl)
• D)NH₂CH₂COOH
• E)C(CH₃)₄

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