AIPMT PRELIMS 2008 Chemistry Stereochemistry MCQ Question with Solution

How many stereoisomers does this molecule have ? CH₃CH=CHCH₂CHBrCH₃

A

8

B

2

C

3

D

4

Option C

The molecule has one chiral center and one double bond, leading to 2ⁿ stereoisomers, where n is the number of chiral centers and double bonds.

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