How many stereoisomers are possible in this compound?

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Solution

The correct option is B 3
Stereoisomers are the compounds having same structure and chemical formula but different 3-D orientation.
Stereoisomers of a compound is calculated by the number of chiral carbons present. The given compound contains 2 chiral carbons.
The stereoisomers formed are: (shown in the image)
Hence, 3 isomers (stereo) are formed from the given compound.

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