A-LevelChemistryIntroduction to organic chemistry9701/12 · Oct/Nov 2011 · Q271 Mark

The molecule shown is optically active. [Figure for molecule structure] How many chiral carbon atoms are present in this molecule?

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Topic: Introduction to organic chemistry, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2011 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 27.

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