The number of chiral carbons present in the molecule given below is .

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Step 1: Longest Chain
Identify the longest chain containing the principal functional group (if any) or the most substituents. Here, it is a 5-carbon pentane chain.

Step 2: Numbering
Number from the end that gives lower locants to the substituents. 
- From left: 2,2-dimethyl, 4-chloro.
- From right: 2-chloro, 4,4-dimethyl.
Rule: 2-chloro is preferred alphabetically and locant-wise.

Step 3: IUPAC Name
2-Chloro-4,4-dimethylpentane.

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