A-LevelChemistryIntroduction to organic chemistry9701/12 · May/June 2016 · Q381 Mark
One of the active ingredients in tea-tree oil is terpinen-4-ol. In the diagram of the skeletal formula of terpinen-4-ol, three of the carbon atoms are labelled 1, 2 and 3. Which of the labelled carbon atoms are chiral? [Figure of terpinen-4-ol structure]
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A1, 2 and 3 are correct
B1 and 2 only are correct
C2 and 3 only are correct
D1 only is correct
✓ Correct answer
D: 1 only is correct
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