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∻Solution∻ ‖ 1 ⋮ **Identify chiral centers**: A chiral center is a carbon atom that is bonded to four different groups. ‖ ‖ 2 ⋮ **Analyze structure (a)**: The carbon atom in structure (a) is bonded to four different groups: Cl, Br, CH₃, and H, making it a chiral center. ‖ ‖ 3 ⋮ **Analyze structure (b)**: The carbon atom in structure (b) is bonded to COOH, OH, CH₃, and H, which are all different, indicating another chiral center. ‖ ‖ 4 ⋮ **Analyze structure (c)**: The carbon atom in structure (c) is bonded to CH₂Cl, OH, CH₃, and H, which are distinct groups, confirming it as a chiral center. ‖ ‖ 5 ⋮ **Analyze structure (d)**: Structure (d) is described as a simple alkane chain with a chiral center. However, for a carbon atom to be a chiral center, it must be bonded to four different groups. If it is part of a simple alkane chain, it is unlikely to be a chiral center unless it is a branching point with different substituents. ‖ ∻Answer∻ ⚹ Structures (a), (b), and (c) have chiral centers. Structure (d) requires further clarification to determine if it is truly a chiral center. ⚹ ∻Key Concept∻ ⚹ Chiral centers in organic molecules ⚹ ∻Explanation∻ ⚹ A chiral center is a carbon atom bonded to four different groups. Structures (a), (b), and (c) each have a carbon atom bonded to four different groups, making them chiral centers. Structure (d) is not clearly a chiral center based on the description provided. ⚹◊What is the relationship between the chiral center in organic chemical structures and their properties?⍭ Generate me a similar question◊

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