Ques. 1JEE Main 2025, 22 January (Morning Shift)
How many different stereoisomers are possible for the given molecule? [figure]
- 2
- 1
- 3
- 4
Answer
(4) 4
Solution
CH3-CH(OH)-CH=CH-CH3: one chiral centre (C-2) and one stereogenic double bond (C-3=C-4).
2 2 = 4 stereoisomers:
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Answer: (4)