Total number of optically active forms in molecules with 'n' number of asymmetric carbon atoms and which are not divisible into two equal halves is 2ⁿ. It is the general formula for determining the stereoisomerism of any organic compound.
A
$2^n$
B
$2^{n-1}$
C
$2^{\\frac{n-1}{2}}$
D
$2^{\left(\frac{n}{2}-1\right)}$

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Total number of optically active forms in molecules with 'n' number of asymmetric carbon atoms and which are not divisible into two equal halves is 2ⁿ. It is the general formula for determining the stereoisomerism of any organic compound.

A

$2^n$

B

$2^{n-1}$

C

$2^{\\frac{n-1}{2}}$

D

$2^{\left(\frac{n}{2}-1\right)}$

Accepted Answer

$2^{\frac{n-1}{2}}$

Answer

$2^n$

Answer

$2^{n-1}$

Answer

$2^{\left(\frac{n}{2}-1\right)}$

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