How many chiral carbon atoms are present in $2,3,4$-trichloropentane?

• A

  4
• B

  1
• Correct answer
  C

  2
• D

  3

Solution

The structure of $2,3,4$-trichloro pentane is

Hence, two chiral carbon atoms are present in 2,3 , 4-trichloropentane.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.