Which of the following is true of an asymmetric carbon atom?

A) Only amino acids have asymmetric carbon atoms.
B) A carbon with hydrogens attached at two locations is usually asymmetric.
C) Methane has an asymmetric carbon.
D) Asymmetric carbon atoms create stereoisomers.
E) Molecules may have only one asymmetric carbon atom.


D) Asymmetric carbon atoms create stereoisomers.

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