Question
The maximum number of stereoisomers that could exist for the compound below ?
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Answer
c
$(c)$ When molecule is symmetrical and has even no. of chiral centres then total no. of isomers
$(c)$ When molecule is symmetrical and has even no. of chiral centres then total no. of isomers
$= 2^{n-1} + 2^{n/2-1}$
$O.A$. $ meso$
( $O.A.$ -Optically active)
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