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ChemistryOrganic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and TechniquesJEE Main

Which type of isomerism is shown by 2,3-dichlorobutane?

Answer: (C)

Solution

CH₃–CHCl–CHCl–CH₃ has two stereocenters (C2, C3), giving rise to a pair of enantiomers and a meso form — i.e., optical isomerism

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