How Many Stereoisomers of 2,3-Butanediol, CH₃CH(OH)CH(OH)CH₃, Exist

question 24

Multiple Choice

How many stereoisomers of 2,3-butanediol, CH₃CH(OH) CH(OH) CH₃, exist?

• A) 1
• B) 2
• C) 3
• D) 4

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