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2020 · 2 Sep · Shift 1 · Q3
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Basics of Organic Chemistry question

2020 · 2 Sep · Shift 1 · Q3

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The number of chiral carbons present in the molecule given below is ‾\underline{\hspace{2cm}}​ . JEE Main 2020 (Online) 2nd September Morning Slot Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 185 English
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Correct answer: PLEASE PROVIDE THE MOLECULAR STRUCTURE/IMAGE. WITHOUT IT, THE ANSWER CANNOT BE DETERMINED.

The question asks for the number of chiral carbon atoms in the given molecule, but the actual structure/image of the molecule is not present in the prompt.

Without the molecular structure, it is impossible to correctly count the number of chiral carbons, because chirality depends on the exact connectivity and the four different substituents attached to each carbon.

What is needed

A carbon is chiral only if it is:

  1. sp3sp^3sp3 hybridized, and
  2. attached to four different groups.

So the structure of the molecule is essential.

Conclusion

Since the molecule is not shown, the answer cannot be derived from the given information alone.

Therefore, I cannot honestly verify whether the number of chiral carbons is 555 unless the structure is provided.

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