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The compound 2,3- dichlorobutane exhibit...

The compound 2,3- dichlorobutane exhibits

A

geometrical isomerism

B

diastereoisomerism

C

structural isomerism

D

optical isomerism

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The correct Answer is:
D
The structure for 2,3 -dichlorobutane is

this compound contain two chiral centres (asymmetric carbons) Therefore it exhibits optical isomerism
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Knowledge Check

  • Isomerism shown by 2,3-dichlorobutane is

    A
    diastereomerism
    B
    Optical isomerism
    C
    geometric isomerism
    D
    structural isomerisms

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    A
    0
    B
    2
    C
    3
    D
    4

  • In which of the following compounds, carbon exhibits a valency of four but oxidation state of -2 ?

    A
    `CH_(3)Cl`
    B
    `CHCl_(3)`
    C
    `CH_(2)Cl_(2)`
    D
    `HCHO`