Why the two stereoisomers of the given compound are achiral?

Because they are identical

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Because they are enantiomers

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Because they both have the same absolute configuration

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Because there are no stereocenters present in either molecule

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Solution

The correct option is D Because there are no stereocenters present in either molecule
In both structures chiral carbons are not acting as stereocenters because they can form superposable mirror images hence they are achiral.

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Why the two stereoisomers of the given compound are achiral?

The correct option is D Because there are no stereocenters present in either moleculeIn both structures chiral carbons are not acting as stereocenters because they can form superposable mirror images hence they are achiral.

The correct option is D Because there are no stereocenters present in either molecule
In both structures chiral carbons are not acting as stereocenters because they can form superposable mirror images hence they are achiral.