NEET2011ChemistryGeneral Organic ChemistryActual
Find the number of stereoisomers of 1,2-dihydroxy cyclopentane.
Options
- A1
- B2
- C3
- D4
Correct answer
C. 3
Step-by-step solution
Symmetrical molecule Number of chiral carbon atoms =2( even ) Number of stereoisomers =2^ n-1 +2^ n 2 -1 =2²⁻¹+2^ 2 2 -1 =2^1+2^0=2+1=3