In which of the following molecules carbon atom marked with asterisk 
is asymmetric?
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
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Asymmetric/chiral carbon atom is that in which all of its four valencies are satistied with four
different groups or atoms. In compound (iv), carbon has satisfied two of its valencies with two hydrogen atoms i.e., similar atom.
So, it is not an asymmetric carbon atom while rest of the three molecules have asymmetric carbon as each carbon has satisfied by four valencies with four different groups or atoms.
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