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What is the resulting molecule called when a chiral carbon is present, and its mirror image is not superimposable?
ChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesNEET
Options:
  • A Symmetric molecule
  • B Isomeric molecule
  • C Chiral molecule
  • D Asymmetric molecule
Solution:
1103 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: Asymmetric molecule
The molecule resulting from a chiral carbon, where its mirror image is not superimposable, is called an asymmetric molecule.

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