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How many asymmetric carbons are present in the compound 2,3,4-tribromohexane​

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Answer:

There will be 2 asymmetric carbons

Step-by-step explanation:

2,3,4 trichloropentane 2,4 cetre are chiral but 3

rd

centre is pseudo chiral. It depends on the configuration of 2 & 4 so, the statement is false.

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There will be 2 asymmetric carbons
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