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What is the term for a carbon atom that is not chiral and can be superimposed on its mirror image?
ChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesNEET
Options:
  • A Isotopic carbon
  • B Chiral carbon
  • C Achiral carbon
  • D Stereocenter
Solution:
1423 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: Achiral carbon
An achiral carbon is one that is not chiral and can be superimposed on its mirror image.

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