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Total number of stereoisomers of compound is:
`CH_(3)-underset(OH)underset(|)CH-underset(Br)underset(|)CH-CH_(3)`

A

`2`

B

`4`

C

`6`

D

`8`

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The correct Answer is:
B
Unsymmetrical compound with `2` centres has `2^(2)=4` stereoisomers.
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