Discuss isomerism in tartaric acid
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Tartaric acid (C4H6O6) is a symmetrical compound with even number of stereocentres ( here 4)…
Formula for calculating no. of stereo isomers for such compounds is 2^n - 2^(n/2 - 1). Where n= no. of stereocentres.
Hence, the answer will be 14 stereoisomers for tartaric acid.
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