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Find out the total number of stereoisomers of pentane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol?
Find out the total number of stereoisomers of pentane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol?
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Solution
The correct option is A 3
The structure of the given compound is
It has two chiral centres with same terminal groups. So, it will have 3 stereoisomers in which two are optivally active.
Other one is optically inactive due to the presence of plane of symmetry in the molecule.
The structure of the given compound is
It has two chiral centres with same terminal groups. So, it will have 3 stereoisomers in which two are optivally active.
Other one is optically inactive due to the presence of plane of symmetry in the molecule.
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