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CH3CH=CH-CH=CH-CH2CHOHCH3

How many isomers (geometrical and optical) are possible for the above-mentioned compound?
ChemistryGeneral Organic ChemistryNEET
Options:
  • A 2
  • B 4
  • C 6
  • D 8
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 8

The given compound has two double bonds and the presence of different terminal groups.

The number of geometrical isomers =2n

where nnumber of double bonds.

Therefore total geometrical isomers =22=4

Hence has four geometrical isomers, i.e., E,E , E,Z , Z,E and Z,Z.

The compound has also one chiral carbon atom. Therefore, each of the four geometrical isomers will exist as a pair of enantiomers. Thus, in all there are eight stereoisomers.

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