Which of the following three isomeric alcohols, 2,2-dimethyl-1-butanol, 2-methyl-2-pentanol, and 2-methyl-3-pentanol, are chiral?

A) Only 2,2-dimethyl-1-butanol.
B) Only 2-methyl-3-pentanol.
C) Both 2,2-dimethyl-1-butanol and 2-methyl-3-pentanol.
D) Both 2-methyl-2-pentanol and 2-methyl-3-pentanol.


B

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