How many optical isomers are possible for a compound having 3 asymmetric carbon atoms?

How many optical isomers are possible for a compound having 3 asymmetric carbon atoms?
  1. 9
  2. 8
  3. 3
  4. 6

Solution

Recall based question. Mention formula of 2^n where n is number of chiral carbon atoms.

Asked in: MHT CET 2020 (13 Oct Shift 2)

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