Q39 / 170 · Manipal (MET) 2018 · Chemistry

The number of stereoisomers for pent-3-en-2-ol is

A
2
Correct answer
B
4
C
3
D
5

Solution

Pent-3-en-2-ol shows both optical as well as geometrical isomerism and hence, four stereoisomers are possible.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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