The total number of stereoisomers possible for $2, 3$ - Dichlorobutane:

2

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3

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4

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5

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Solution

The correct option is B $3$
The given compound is symmetrical with same terminal groups. It also has 2 chiral centres.
Compound with 2 chiral centres will give 4 isomers if the compound has different terminal groups.
But, compound with same terminal groups will have 3 possible isomers.

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