Question
Question: Number of stereoisomers forCHO–CHOH–CHOH–CH<sub>2</sub>OH is:...
Number of stereoisomers forCHO–CHOH–CHOH–CH2OH is:
A
2
B
4
C
6
D
8
Answer
4
Explanation
Solution
n = 2 
Total no. of stereo isomers = 2n = 22 = 4
Number of stereoisomers forCHO–CHOH–CHOH–CH2OH is:
2
4
6
8
4
n = 2
Total no. of stereo isomers = 2n = 22 = 4