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The number of stereoisomers obtained by bromination of trans-2-butene 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 A 1
If we add halogens on alkenes it is mostly called Anti-addition. Anti addition of Br2 on trans alkene gives (or) produces meso compound.
So, here only 1 stereoisomer is formed
The correct answer is (a)

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