JEE Main Chemistry question
How many optical isomers are possible for a 2-ketohexose?
Answer: 8
Solution
A 2-ketohexose, CH_2OH-CO-(CHOH)_3-CH_2OH, has three stereocentres (C3, C4 and C5). The number of optical isomers is .
How many optical isomers are possible for a 2-ketohexose?
A 2-ketohexose, CH_2OH-CO-(CHOH)_3-CH_2OH, has three stereocentres (C3, C4 and C5). The number of optical isomers is .