Chemistry - Hydrocarbon Question with Solution | TestHub

Question Explanation :

To the find out the total number of stereoisomers of B.

Concept :

This question is based on reduction of functional groups and stereochemistry of product.

Solution :

Reduction of the carbonyl in B creates a new stereocentre next to the existing ring carbon. Hydride can attack from either face of the carbonyl, so two relative configuration at that new centre. Two possible relative arrangements of the new OH are