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Question
What is the possible number of optical isomers for a compound containing 2 dissimilar asymmetric carbon atoms?
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
With 2 dissimilar chiral centers (n=2), the number of optical isomers is 2^2 = 4. These will consist of two pairs of enantiomers.
Hint
Apply the formula 2^n for 'n' dissimilar chiral centers.