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How many chiral alcohols have molecular formula C4H10O (including stereoisomers)?

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How many chiral alcohols have molecular formula C4H10O (including stereoisomers)?

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Correct answer is 2

Molecular formula = C4 H10O

Degree of unsaturation = (C + 1)

= \(\frac{H-X-N}{2}=5-\frac{10}{2}= 0\)

Possible alcohols are 

Hence only one optically active alcohol so number of chiral alcohols is 2

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