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If 'n' represents total number of asymmetric carbon atoms in a compound, then the possible number of optical isomers of the compound is

A

`2n`

B

`n^2`

C

`2^n`

D

`2n+2`

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The number of optical isomers depends upon the number of asymmetric centres. If n represents total number of asymmetric carbon atoms in a compound then possible number of optical isomers of the compound is `2^n`.
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  • If n represents total number of asymmetric carbon atoms in a compound , the possible number of optical isomers of the compound is

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    2n
    B
    `n^2`
    C
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    D
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    B
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