Question

How many alcohol(s) with molecular formula \[\ce{C4H10O}\] is chiral in nature?

Options

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Answer 1

1

Explanation:

\[\begin{array}{cc}
\ce{CH3-\overset{∗}{C}H-CH2-CH3}\\
|\phantom{........}\\
\ce{OH}\phantom{......}
\end{array}\]

has chiral centre (one).