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Fundamental Principles of Organic Chemistry Chirality of Lactic Acid

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Lactic acid contains:

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Correct Answer: B) One chiral carbon

Concept Explanation

The central carbon in CH₃CH(OH)COOH is attached to H, OH, CH₃ and COOH, so it is one chiral centre.

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