The Compound $$\mathrm { CH } _ { 3 } \mathrm { CHClCH } _ { 2 } \mathrm { CH } = \mathrm { CHCH } _ { 2 } \mathrm { CH } _ { 3 }$$

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Essay

The compound $$\mathrm { CH } _ { 3 } \mathrm { CHClCH } _ { 2 } \mathrm { CH } = \mathrm { CHCH } _ { 2 } \mathrm { CH } _ { 3 }$$ contains only one asymmetric center. Explain why it has four stereoisomers.

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