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The maximum number of possible optical isomers in 1-bromo-2-methyl cyclobutane is :

A

4

B

2

C

8

D

16

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The correct Answer is:
A

The molecule contains two carbons. The number of optical isomers is given by `2^(n)`, where `n=No`. Of chiral carbons.
`:.` Optical isomers `=2^(2)=4`.
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