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Isomerism: Mixed MCQ

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Question

The maximum number of stereoisomers of a compound with n chiral carbons is:
  1. A
    2ⁿ
    Correct
  2. B
    n!
  3. C
    2n
  4. D
    n²

Correct answer

2ⁿ

Explanation

Maximum stereoisomers = 2ⁿ where n = number of chiral carbons. Actual number may be less if meso forms exist or if some configurations are geometrically impossible.

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