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A-LevelChemistryIntroduction to organic chemistry9701/12 · May/June 2022 · Q261 Mark

A skeletal formula is shown. [Figure showing a skeletal formula of 3,7-dimethylocta-2,4,6-triene] What is the total number of stereoisomers including the one shown?

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A4
B6
C8
D16

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C: 8

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Introduction to organic chemistry, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Chemistry, May/June 2022 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 26.

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