The number of stereoisomers possible for the following compound is ____. · ABC26OR0931
Subject: Organic Chemistry · Chapter: Stereochemistry · Topic: Stereochemistry – General · Exam: JAM 2005-2022 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Medium
The number of stereoisomers possible for the following compound is ____ . 
Answer
Answer (as printed): 3
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Explanation
Answer: 3 — PhCH(OH)CH(OH)Ph has two identical stereocentres: (R,R), (S,S) and the meso form.
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