Hydrocarbons 2 Question 14

14. The number of stereoisomers obtained by bromination of trans-2-butene is

(2007)

(a) 1

(b) 2

(c) 3

(d) 4

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 14. (b)

Solution:

  1. $\mathrm{Br}_{2}$ undergo anti-addition on $\mathrm{C}=\mathrm{C}$ bonds as:

(meso isomer)