How to check Checkbox checked or Not using jquery(terms and conditions checkbox)

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<script>
    $(function () {
        $('#btnconfirm').click(function () {
            if ($("#chk").attr('checked') !== undefined ){
                return true;
            }
            else {

                alert("Please Select Checkbox ");
                return false;
            }
        });

    });
</script>
<div style="float: left">
                    <input type="checkbox" name="chk" id="chk"  />
                    I read and accept the terms and Conditions of registration
                </div>
  <input type="submit" value="Confirm"  id="btnconfirm" />