How many stereoisomers are possible for dichlorocyclobutane?

Question

How many stereoisomers are possible for dichlorocyclobutane? (A)  (B)  (C)  (D)

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

1, 3-Dichlorocyclobutane can exist in cis and trans forms, trans-1, 2-Dichlorocyclobutane can exist in (+) - and (-) - forms. However, cis-1, 2 Dichlorocyclobutane has a plane of symmetry and hence it can exist as meso isomer.

Q. How many stereoisomers are possible for dichlorocyclobutane?

1, 3-Dichlorocyclobutane can exist in cis and trans forms, trans-1, 2-Dichlorocyclobutane can exist in (+) - and (-) - forms. However, cis-1, 2 Dichlorocyclobutane has a plane of symmetry and hence it can exist as meso isomer.