How many of the carbons in the following compound are chiral centre(s)?

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A chiral center is defined as a carbon atom that is attached to four different substituents. In the given compound, there are two such carbons which are chiral centers, as they are attached to four different substituents. The other carbons have either two or three identical substituents which makes them not chiral centers. Thus, the correct answer is (C) 2.

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