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How many stereoisomeric tetrabromides will be formed in the following reaction ?
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2
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Solution

The correct option is A 3

As refer to the above image it has 2 chiral carbons which can result in 4 stereoisomers, but 1 is a meso compound. So, 3 stereoisomeric tetrabromides are formed.


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