NEET levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 1 of 3st264
The compound shown is 3-methylpent-1-ene drawn without stereochemistry. The total number of stereoisomers (geometrical and optical together) is
A1
B2
C3
D4
Answer: B
The terminal double bond has two H on C1, so there is no geometrical isomerism. C3 carries H, CHX3, CX2HX5 and vinyl, so it is the only stereocentre. The total is 21=2 stereoisomers, the (R) and (S) enantiomers.