Question 1.IAT.16: The number of optically active stereoisomers possible for th......

The number of optically active stereoisomers possible for the compound shown is ____.

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Since there are 2 chiral centres so the no. of optically active isomers should be 2^n = 2^2 =4 .

But only one racemic form exist. The cis bridge is known but a trans bridge is not possible

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