Pearson eText for Essential Organic Chemistry -- Instant Access (Pearson+)
Pearson eText for Essential Organic Chemistry -- Instant Access (Pearson+)
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Chapter 4, Problem 64P
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason should be explained for the given compound has four stereoisomers when it has only one asymmetric center.

Concept introduction:

The total number of stereoisomers can be calculated by using following formula,

The total number of stereoisomers=2nn=numberofchiralcarbon

Cistrans isomerism (or) geometric isomerism or configurational isomerism:

The two similar groups (or higher priority groups) are in same side in double bond of alkenes is called as cis isomer (or Z-isomer). Two similar groups (or higher priority groups) are opposite side in double bond of alkenes is called as trans isomer (or E-isomer).

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