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How many optically active stereoisomers are possible for butane-2, $3-$ diol?(a) 1(b) 2(c) 3(d) 4
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Chiral carbons are those that are bonded to four different groups. In this case, the second and third carbons in the butane chain are chiral because they are bonded to a hydrogen, a hydroxyl group (OH), a methyl group (CH3), and the rest of the butane chain. Show more…
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