How many chiral carbon atoms can you find in the molecule below?
A)1
B)2
C)3
D)4

Question

How many chiral carbon atoms can you find in the molecule below? 
A)1 
B)2 
C)3 
D)4

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A chiral carbon atom is a carbon atom that is attached to four different groups. In the given molecule, there are four carbon atoms that meet this criterion and are chiral: the carbon atom in the upper left corner, the carbon atom in the lower left corner, the carbon atom in the upper right corner, and the carbon atom in the lower right corner. Thus, the correct answer is D)4.

How Many Chiral Carbon Atoms Can You Find in the Molecule