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The maximum number of stereo isomers possible for 2-hydroxy - 2-methyl butanoic acid is :

A

1

B

2

C

3

D

4

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D
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  3. Which of the following molecules does not have a chiral carbon atom?

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  12. A mixture of equal parts of any pair of enantiomers is called :

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  13. Which one of the following would be optically active?

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  14. Which can exist in optically active form?

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  18. Optical activity is measured by :

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  20. Which of the following compounds can exist in optically active form?

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