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

Answer» Correct Answer - B
`COOH-overset(CH_(3))overset(|)underset(OH)underset(|)(C^(**))-CH_(2)-CH_(3)`
One chiral centre. Therfore two forms are possible.


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