Question

The correct statement(s) about the following compound
$H_{3}C\left(OH\right)HC-CH=CH-CH\left(OH\right)C{H}_3\left(X\right)$ is/are:

• A. The total number of stereoisomers possible for (X) is 6.
• B. The total number of diastereomers possbile for (X) is 3.
• C. If the stereochemistry about the double bond in (X) is trans, the number of enantiomers possible for (X) is 4.
• D. If the stereochemistry about the double bond in (X) is cis, the number of enantiomers possible for (X) is 2.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (D)

The correct options are
A

The total number of stereoisomers possible for (X) is 6.

D

If the stereochemistry about the double bond in (X) is cis, the number of enantiomers possible for (X) is 2.

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