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The maximum number of possible optical isomers in l-bromo-2-methyl cydobutane is

A)  \[4\]             

B)  \[2\]

C)  \[8\]              

D)  \[16\]

Correct Answer: A

Solution :

* represents asymmetric carbon atom. No. of asymmetric carbon atom \[=(n)=2\] \[\therefore \] Total number of optical isomers \[={{2}^{n}}\] \[={{2}^{2}}=4\]