How many chiral centers are in the following compound and how many stereoisomers are there?

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How many chiral centers are in the following compound and how many stereoisomers are there?
Но
-HO-
3 chiral centers, 6 stereoisomers
O 2 chiral centers, 4 stereoisomers
O 3 chiral centers, 4 stereoisomers
O 2 chiral centers, 3 stereoisomers
Transcribed Image Text:How many chiral centers are in the following compound and how many stereoisomers are there? Но -HO- 3 chiral centers, 6 stereoisomers O 2 chiral centers, 4 stereoisomers O 3 chiral centers, 4 stereoisomers O 2 chiral centers, 3 stereoisomers
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