Consider all the structural isomers with molecular formula C5H11Br are separately treated with KOH ( — JEE Mains Chemistry Past Papers Chemistry Question
Question
Consider all the structural isomers with molecular formula C5H11Br are separately treated with KOH (aq) to give respective substitution products, without any rearrangement. The number of products which can exhibit optical isomerism from these is ________.
Answer: .
💡 Solution & Explanation
C5H11Br Br aq. KOH OH Br aq. KOH Show optical isomer OH Br aq. KOH OH Br aq. KOH OH (Show optical isomer) Br aq. KOH OH Br aq. KOH (Show optical isomer) OH Br aq. KOH OH Br aq. KOH OH As per the language given and considering the condition we are going with answer 3 and considering both active isomers we will be giving 6 too.
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