The number of stereoisomeric products formed in the following reaction is:
A
1
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B
8
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C
4
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D
2
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Solution
The correct option is B 2 In the reaction, two stereoisomeric products will be formed. Total three chiral carbon atoms are present. The configuration at two chiral carbon atoms is same in the two isomers. However the configuration at one chiral carbon atom is different in the two isomers.