Question

Molecules whose mirror image is non-superimposable over them are known as chiral. Which of the following molecules is chiral in nature?

Options

• 2-Bromobutane

• 1-Bromobutane

• 2-Bromopropane

• 2-Bromopropan-2-ol

Answer 1

2-Bromobutane

Explanation:

\[\begin{array}{cc}
 \phantom{}\ce{H}\\
\phantom{}|\\
\phantom{......}\ce{CH3 - C^∗ - CH2CH3}\phantom{}\\
\phantom{}|\\
\phantom{}\ce{Br}
\end{array}\]