Q15 / 75 · JEE Main 2026 (04 April Shift 2) · Chemistry
The following structures are


- Aenantiomers.
- Correct answerBidentical molecules.
- Cdiastereomers.
- Dmeso compounds.
Solution
The given structures have a central carbon atom bonded to four groups: $-\text{Br}$, $-\text{Cl}$, $-\text{CH}_3$, and $-\text{Me}$.
Since $-\text{CH}_3$ and $-\text{Me}$ both represent the same alkyl group (methyl), the central carbon atom is bonded to two identical groups.
For a carbon atom to be a chiral center, it must be bonded to four different groups. Because this condition is not met, the central carbon is not a stereocenter and the molecule is achiral.
Both structures represent the same achiral compound (2-bromo-2-chloropropane) drawn in slightly different orientations. Therefore, they are identical molecules.
Answer: identical molecules.
Since $-\text{CH}_3$ and $-\text{Me}$ both represent the same alkyl group (methyl), the central carbon atom is bonded to two identical groups.
For a carbon atom to be a chiral center, it must be bonded to four different groups. Because this condition is not met, the central carbon is not a stereocenter and the molecule is achiral.
Both structures represent the same achiral compound (2-bromo-2-chloropropane) drawn in slightly different orientations. Therefore, they are identical molecules.
Answer: identical molecules.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.