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The number of optically active isomers possible for `CH_(3)underset(OH) underset(|)CH-underset(OH)underset(|)CH-underset(OH)underset(|)CHCH_(3)` is

A

2

B

3

C

6

D

8

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The correct Answer is:
A
The given structure has two optically active isomers and two meso form.
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