Chemistry · Alkyl and Aryl Halides

JEE Main 2026 — 23 January, Morning Shift — Question 69

Consider all the structural isomers with molecular formula C5H11Br\mathrm{C}_{5} \mathrm{H}_{11} \mathrm{Br} are separately treated with KOH (aq) to give respective substitution products, without any rearrangement. The number of products which can exhibit optical isomerism from these is ____\_\_\_\_ .

Answer: 3

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Step-by-step solution

As per the language given and considering the condition we are going with answer 3 and considering both active isomers we will be giving 6 too.

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Exam
JEE Main 2026
Subject
Chemistry
Chapter
Alkyl and Aryl Halides
Topic
Introduction to Alkyl Halides and Methods of Preparation
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