NEETChemistrySome Basic Concepts of Organic ChemistryMCQ+4 / −1
How many stereoisomers does this molecule have?
CH3CHCHCH2CHBrCH3
CH3CHCHCH2CHBrCH3
- A8
- B2
- C4
- D6
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Correct answer: C

Both geometrical isomerism (cis-trans form) and optical isomerism is possible in the given compound.
No. of optical isomer = 2n = 21 = 2
(where n = no. of asymmetric carbon)
Hence total no. of stereoisomers = 2 + 2 = 4
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