A hydrocarbon P has molecular formula C_8H_(16), and it does not undergo hydrogenation with raney Ni. A on free radical chlorination yields three monochloro derivatives Q, R and S (all structural isomers) with their molecular formula C_8 H_(15)Cl. Only Q can show optical isomerism R. On further chlorination produces a dichloride C_8 H_(14) Cl_2, as one of the several isomers which on heating with sodium metal in etheral solution gives bicyclo [2, 2, 2] octane. How many stereoisomers are possible for Q?

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1.	A hydrocarbon P has molecular formula C_8H_(16), and it does not undergo hydrogenation with raney Ni. A on free radical chlorination yields three monochloro derivatives Q, R and S (all structural isomers) with their molecular formula C_8 H_(15)Cl. Only Q can show optical isomerism R. On further chlorination produces a dichloride C_8 H_(14) Cl_2, as one of the several isomers which on heating with sodium metal in etheral solution gives bicyclo [2, 2, 2] octane. How many stereoisomers are possible for Q?
Answer» <html><body><p>2<br/>4<br/>6<br/><a href="https://interviewquestions.tuteehub.com/tag/8-336412" style="font-weight:bold;" target="_blank" title="Click to know more about 8">8</a></p>Solution :Q is <img src="https://doubtnut-static.s.llnwi.net/static/physics_images/AKS_TRG_AO_CHE_XI_V01_D_C04_E01_033_S01.png" width="80%"/>It has three chiral <a href="https://interviewquestions.tuteehub.com/tag/carbon-16249" style="font-weight:bold;" target="_blank" title="Click to know more about CARBON">CARBON</a> , <a href="https://interviewquestions.tuteehub.com/tag/hence-484344" style="font-weight:bold;" target="_blank" title="Click to know more about HENCE">HENCE</a> , ` 2^(3) =8` stereoisomers .</body></html>