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Grade 12th passOrganic Chemistry

What is the possible number of stereoisomers of the compound with structural formula CH3CHOHCH=CHCH2CH3?

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8 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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Profile image of Mahima Kanawat
8 Years ago
Dear student....Given compound has 2 stereocentres, one is the chiral carbon and second is the geometrical isomerism around double bond .This is assymetrical therefore no.of stereoisomerism =2ⁿ,(Here n=2) = 4 .....With Regards ...Mahima...(Askiitians Forum Expert)