How many stereogenic centers are in the following compound:
A)1
B)3
C)4
D)5
E)none of these choices

Name: How many stereogenic centers are in the following compound: A)1 B)3 C)4 D)5 E)none of these choices
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How many stereogenic centers are in the following compound: 
A)1 
B)3 
C)4 
D)5 
E)none of these choices

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A stereogenic center is a carbon atom in a molecule bonded to four different groups. In the given compound, there are four carbon atoms with four different groups attached to them. Therefore, there are 4 stereogenic centers in the given compound.

How Many Stereogenic Centers Are in the Following Compound