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What is the possible number of optical isomers for a compound containing n dissimilar asymmetric carbon atoms?
Options
A n2
B 2n
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C n + 1
D n + 2
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

For a molecule with 'n' dissimilar (different) asymmetric carbon atoms, the maximum number of optical isomers is 2^n, where n is the number of chiral centers.

Hint

How many stereoisomers are possible for each chiral center?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1008 of 1999
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