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The maximum number of stereoisomers possible for `2`-hydroxy-`2`-methyl butanoic acid is

A

1

B

2

C

3

D

4

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The correct Answer is:
B
`COOH - underset(OH)underset(|)overset(CH_3)overset(|)(C^**)-CH_2 - CH_3`
One chiral centre. Therefore two forms are possible.
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