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The number of stereoisomers possible for H3C−CH(OH)−CH(OH)−CH3 is :

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1
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2
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6
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Solution

The correct option is B 6
The number of stereoisomers possible for H3CCH(OH)CH(OH)CH3 is 3.

H3CCH(OH)CH(OH)CH3 has two chiral carbon atoms and is symmetrical, therefore n=2

Number of d and l isomers 2n1=221=2
Number of meso forms 2n/21=22/21=22=4
Total number of stereoisomers =2+4=6

Hence, the correct option is C

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