What Is the Maximum Number of Stereoisomers Possible for a Molecule

question 69

Multiple Choice

What is the maximum number of stereoisomers possible for a molecule which has three stereocenters (assuming no other structural features that lead to steroisomerism) ?

• A) 2
• B) 4
• C) 8
• D) 16

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