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**Exercise: Identifying Asymmetric Centers in a Molecule**

In the answer box, type the number of asymmetric centers in the following molecule.

[Image of a chemical structure]

### Diagram Description:
The molecule depicted, which is shown in the image above, includes several distinct functional groups and configurations:
- A carbon chain with varying substituents.
- A ketone group (C=O) attached to the second carbon.
- A hydroxyl group (OH) attached to the third carbon.
- A bromine (Br) substituent on the fifth carbon.

Below the chemical structure diagram is a blank answer box where you are expected to enter the number of asymmetric centers found in this molecule.

### Instructions:
Review the structure carefully and identify the number of carbon atoms that are asymmetric (those which have four different groups attached to them). Input the total count in the provided answer box.

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**Interactive Component:**

[Blank Answer Box]

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For additional help on finding asymmetric centers, refer to our tutorial on [Chirality & Asymmetric Centers in Organic Chemistry](#).

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**Note:** This content is designed to help students understand how to identify asymmetric centers in organic molecules, an essential skill in stereochemistry.
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Transcribed Image Text:**Exercise: Identifying Asymmetric Centers in a Molecule** In the answer box, type the number of asymmetric centers in the following molecule. [Image of a chemical structure] ### Diagram Description: The molecule depicted, which is shown in the image above, includes several distinct functional groups and configurations: - A carbon chain with varying substituents. - A ketone group (C=O) attached to the second carbon. - A hydroxyl group (OH) attached to the third carbon. - A bromine (Br) substituent on the fifth carbon. Below the chemical structure diagram is a blank answer box where you are expected to enter the number of asymmetric centers found in this molecule. ### Instructions: Review the structure carefully and identify the number of carbon atoms that are asymmetric (those which have four different groups attached to them). Input the total count in the provided answer box. --- **Interactive Component:** [Blank Answer Box] --- For additional help on finding asymmetric centers, refer to our tutorial on [Chirality & Asymmetric Centers in Organic Chemistry](#). --- **Note:** This content is designed to help students understand how to identify asymmetric centers in organic molecules, an essential skill in stereochemistry.
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