Which of the following compounds does no

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

Question:

Which of the following compounds does not have a stereocenter?

Options:

2-Bromo-1-chlorobutane

Propan-2-ol

Butan-2-ol

2-Bromopentane

Correct Answer:

Propan-2-ol

Explanation:

A stereocenter is an asymmetric carbon that has four different groups attached to it. Propan-2-ol has two methyl groups attached to the carbon.