37. For the given compound $X$, the total number of optically active stereoisomers is
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This type of bond indicates that the configuration at the specific carbon and the geometry of the double bond is fixed
This type of bond indicates that the configuration at the specific carbon and the geometry of the double bond is not fixed
(2018 Adv.)
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 37. (7)
Solution:
- (7) As given in the question 3 stereocentres are visible, i.e.
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Hence, the total number of stereoisomers $=2^{3}=8$
But out of these the following one is optically inactive due to symmetry
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Hence, total number of optically active stereoisomers $=7$
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