9701 MCQ Solution 29

Question 29: [Organic > Introductory Organic]:

Which compound is both chiral and acidic?

Reference: Past Exam Paper – November 2002 Paper 1 Q29

Solution 29:

Answer: D.

Options A and B have no chiral centre thus are eliminated. In option A all the carbon atoms have double bonds thus impossible to be chiral. 

In option B all carbon atoms have a recursive group. 

Option C is eliminated because it is not an acidic compound leaving option D as the correct answer.