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How many optical isomers are possible for a compound having four asymmetric carbon atoms? -

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Question

How many optical isomers are possible for a compound having four asymmetric carbon atoms?

Options

  • 16

  • 8

  • 4

  • 12

MCQ

Solution

16

Explanation:

Possible number of optical isomers = 2n .....(n = No. of asymmetric carbon atoms)

∴ 24 = 16

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