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The number of stereoisomers possible for a compound of the molecular formula `CH_(3)-CH=CH-CH(OH)-Me` is

A

`3`

B

`2`

C

`4`

D

`6`

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The correct Answer is:
C
Geometrical isomerism is shown by those alkanes only in which atoms or groups attached to each carbon atom are different. Thus,

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