JEE Main 2018 — General Organic Chemistry Question with Solution
JEE Main 2018 (15 Apr Shift 2 Online)
Question
The total number of optically active compounds formed in the following reaction is:
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Correct answer
CFour
Step-by-step explanation
The total number of optically active compounds formed is four. The product has two chiral atoms. Thus, it has stereoisomers.
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