Organic Chemistry Basics 1 Question 15
15. How many optically active stereoisomers are possible for butane-2, 3-diol?
(1997, 1M)
(a) 1
(b) 2
(c) 3
(d) 4
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 15. (b)
Solution:
15.
I
II
III
I and II are optically active while III is optically inactive (meso form).