The maximum number of isomers (including stereoisomers) that are possible on monochlorination of the…

The maximum number of isomers (including stereoisomers) that are possible on monochlorination of the following compounds, is

Solution

I has one chiral carbon $=$ two isomers II has two chiral carbons and no symmetry $=$ four isomers. III and IV have no chiral carbon, no stereoisomers.

Asked in: JEE Advanced 2011 (Paper 2)

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