Question

Acyclic stereoisomer having the molecular formula $ {{C}_{4}}{{H}_{7}}Cl $ are classified and tabulated. Find out the correct set of numbers.

	Geometrical	Optical
(a)	6	2
(b)	4	2
(c)	6	0
(d)	4	0
(e)	5	2

• A. a
• B. b
• C. c
• D. d
• E. e

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

The acyclic stereoisomers of $ {{C}_{4}}{{H}_{7}}Cl $ are

Number of optical isomers = $2^n = 21 = 2$
Hence, total number of geometrical isomers = $6$
Total number of optical isomers = 2