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A-LevelChemistryIntroduction to organic chemistry9701/12 · Oct/Nov 2012 · Q221 Mark

Menthol is an important compound extracted from the peppermint plant. [Figure 22.1] How many chiral centres are there in one molecule of menthol?

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C: 3

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Introduction to organic chemistry, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2012 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 22.

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