SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

CHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which compound can exist as stereoisomers?
A
CH3CH2CHO
B
CH3CH2COCH3
C
CH3CH(CH3)2
D
CH3CH2CHOHCH3
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Total no. of stereoisomers = 2 + 2 = 4.

Detailed explanation-2: -To exhibit stereoisomerism, a compound must have a chiral centre i.e-a carbon atom with four different groups attached. D is the only compound that meets this requirement.

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