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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question
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A molecule is said to be chiral
Options
A if it contains plane of symmetry
B if it contains centre of symmetry
C if it cannot be superimposed on its mirror image
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D if it can be superimposed on its mirror image
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Chirality is the property of a molecule that makes it non-superimposable on its mirror image. If a molecule can be superimposed on its mirror image, it is achiral.

Hint

What is the definition of chirality?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 998 of 1999
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