Pentanol, $\text{C}_5\text{H}_{11}\text{OH}$, has four structural isomers that are primary alcohols. Of these primary alcohols, how many contain a chiral carbon atom?
- A0
- B1
- C2
- D3
Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Hydroxy compounds
Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Hydroxy compounds
Pentanol, $\text{C}_5\text{H}_{11}\text{OH}$, has four structural isomers that are primary alcohols. Of these primary alcohols, how many contain a chiral carbon atom?