Answer
The carbon is achiral.
Work Step by Step
In order for a carbon to be chiral, it must be bonded to four unique atoms or groups. This carbon is bonded to only three substituents, and two are identical.
Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (12th Edition)
by Timberlake, Karen C.
Published by
Prentice Hall
ISBN 10:
0321908449
ISBN 13:
978-0-32190-844-5
Chapter 13 - Section 13.2 - Chiral Molecules - Questions and Problems - Page 441: 13.11a
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