Question

The maximum number of isomers (including stereoisomers) that are possible during monochlorination of the following compound are

Answer 1

1. There is no chiral centre hence only 1 product.
2. There is 2 chiral centre therefore 2² = 4 products.
3. There is 1 chiral centre therefore 2¹ = 2 products.
4. There is no chiral centre therefore only 1 product.

Total products = 8