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:
- $\mathrm{Br}_{2}$ undergo anti-addition on $\mathrm{C}=\mathrm{C}$ bonds as:
(meso isomer)