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The maximum number of stereoisomers possible for $2 -$ hydroxy $- 2 -$ methyl butanoic acid is

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1

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2

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3

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4

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Solution

The correct option is B $2$
The maximum number of stereoisomers possible for $2 -$ hydroxy $- 2 -$ methyl butanoic acid is 2 since there is only one chiral centre.

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