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How many different stereoisomers are possible for the given molecule?

JEE Main 2025 (Online) 22nd January Morning Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 11 English

Multiple Choice Options

  • A 2
  • B 1
  • C 3
  • D 4

Step-by-Step Verified Solution

To determine the number of different stereoisomers for a molecule, use the formula:

Number of stereoisomers=2n\text{Number of stereoisomers} = 2^n

where nn is the number of chiral centers in the molecule.

For the given molecule, there are 2 chiral centers, so:

n=2n = 2

Therefore, the number of possible stereoisomers is:

22=42^2 = 4

This means there are 4 different stereoisomers possible for the molecule in question.

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