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The maximum number of stereoisomers possible for 2-hydroxy-2-methyl butanoic acid isA. 1B. 2C. 3D. 4

Answer» Correct Answer - B
`{:(" "CH_(3)),(" |"),(COOH-C^(**)-CH_(2)-CH_(3)),(" |"),(" "OH):}`
One chiral centre. Therefore two forms are possible.


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