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Which of the following compounds does not have a stereocenter?(a) Propan-2-ol(b) Butan-2-ol(c) 2-Bromo-1-chlorobutane(d) 2-BromopentaneI have been asked this question during a job interview.My question is taken from Haloalkanes & Haloarenes topic in section Haloalkanes and Haloarenes of Chemistry – Class 12

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Right option is (a) Propan-2-ol

For EXPLANATION I would SAY: A stereocenter is an asymmetric carbon that has FOUR different GROUPS attached to it. Propan-2-ol has two METHYL groups attached to the carbon.



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