CET Karnataka Medical CET - Karnataka Medical Solved Paper-2008

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    How many optically active stereomers are possible for butan-2,3-diol?

    A)  \[1\]              

    B)  \[2\]

    C)  \[3\]              

    D)  \[4\]

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    where \[{{C}^{*}}\] = asymmetric C atom It is a symmetrical molecule, so the number of optically active streamer\[={{2}^{n-1}}\] (n = number of asymmetric C atom) \[={{2}^{2-1}}\] \[={{2}^{1}}=2\]


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