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An alcohol with molecular formula CnH2n+1OH has a chiral carbon atom but does not react with


MnO4- / H+.

What is the least number of carbon atoms such an alcohol could possess?

A 5 B 6 C 7 D 8

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metchelle

In general, the given alcohol above belongs to tertiary, and this is the reason why it doesn't undergo oxidation. Now, if you will try to analyze the given molecular formula, you will end up having seven (7) carbon atoms which make up a chiral carbon. So the answer would be option C. Hope that answer helps.

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