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    How many stereoisomers does this molecule have?\[C{{H}_{3}}CH=CHC{{H}_{2}}\overset{*}{\mathop{C}}\,HBrC{{H}_{3}}\] [AIPMT (S) 2008]

    A) 4

    B) 6

    C) 8

    D) 2

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    [a] Key Idea:
    (i) Number of optical isomers \[={{2}^{n}}\]where, n = number of dissimilar asymmetric carbon atoms.
    (ii) Number of geometrical isomers \[={{2}^{n}}\] where, n = number of double bond only when the two ends of the chain are different
    \[C{{H}_{3}}CH=CH-C{{H}_{2}}-\underset{\begin{smallmatrix}  | \\  Br \end{smallmatrix}}{\overset{*}{\mathop{C}}}\,H-C{{H}_{3}}\]
    Here, number of optical isomers = 21 = 2
    Number of geometrical isomers = 21 = 2
    Hence, number of stereoisomers = 2 + 2=4


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