Gce Model Questions Vol1 2020 Chemistry Question 50

Practice objective / multiple choice question 50 from the 2020 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Chemistry examination.

Gce Model Questions Vol1 2020 Chemistry Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 50 GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2020 • CHEMISTRY • objective

A saturated dichlorinated hydrocarbon has the molecular formula \(\mathrm{C_{4}H_{8}Cl_{2}}\) and the two chlorine atoms are attached to adjacent carbon atoms in a straight‑chain skeleton.\n\n(a) Write the IUPAC name of this compound.\n(b) State how many stereoisomers (including enantiomers and diastereomers) are possible for this molecule.

Answer Options

A. 1,1‑Dichlorobutane; 1 stereoisomer
B. 1,4‑Dichlorobutane; 4 stereoisomers
Correct Answer C. 1,2‑Dichlorobutane; 2 stereoisomers
D. 2,3‑Dichlorobutane; 3 stereoisomers
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
1,2‑Dichlorobutane; 2 stereoisomers

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This is Gce Model Questions Vol1 2020 Chemistry Question 50. It is one of the objective questions from the 2020 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Chemistry examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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