Observe structure of the following compounds

The total number of structures/compounds which possess asymmetric atoms is .

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Observe structure of the following compounds

The total number of structures/compounds which possess asymmetric atoms is .

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![image](https://pub-2ff04ffcdd1247b6b8d19c44c1dfe553.r2.dev/questions/c1f19a10-7761-4ab5-bf5d-258b474d9066/image/1772932519384MultiColor202603080645146026360000d3eab26.webp)Step 1: Check for Asymmetric Atoms
An asymmetric atom (chiral center) is a carbon atom attached to four different groups.
1. 2-Chlorobutane: C2 is attached to   Asymmetric. ✅
2. Glycine (): Alpha carbon has two H atoms  Not asymmetric. ❌
3. Alanine (): Alpha carbon is attached to   Asymmetric. ✅
4. Cyclic Structure: The carb

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