NEET
Chemistry

Stereo Isomers

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Consistency: 25%
Weightage: 5 / 20 Yrs

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Questions
6 MCQs

01
PYQ 2006
easy
chemistry ID: neet-200

Which of the following is not chiral?

1. 2-butanol

2. 2,3-dibromopentane

3. 3-bromopentane

4. 2-hydroxypropanoic acid

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PYQ 2007
easy
chemistry ID: neet-200

If there is no rotation of plane-polarized light by a compound in a specific solvent thought to be chiral, it may mean that:

1. The compound is certainly a chiral.

2. The compound is certainly meso.

3. There is no compound in the solvent.

4. The compound may be a racemic mixture.

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PYQ 2007
easy
chemistry ID: neet-200

CH3— CHCl—CH2—CH3 has a chiral center. Which one of the following represents its R configuration?

1.
2.
3.
4.

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04
PYQ 2008
easy
chemistry ID: neet-200

How many stereoisomers does this molecule have?

CH3CH = CHCH2 CHBrCH3

1. 4

2. 6

3. 8

4. 2

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05
PYQ 2009
easy
chemistry ID: neet-200

Which of the following compounds will exhibit cis-trans (geometrical) isomerism?

1. 2-butene

2. Butanol

3. 2-butyne

4. 2-butenol

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PYQ 2015
easy
chemistry ID: neet-201

Two possible stereo-structures of CH3CHOH.COOH, that are optically active, called:

1. Diastereomers 2. Atropisomers
3. Enantiomers 4. Mesomers
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Preparing Stereo Isomers for NEET

Stereo Isomers is a specific sub-topic that frequently appears in the NEET examination. Understanding the underlying principles and practicing targeted questions is key to mastering this concept.

The questions compiled above are previous year questions (PYQs) directly related to Stereo Isomers. Practicing these specific questions helps you understand the difficulty level and the examiner's approach to this topic.

Topic Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stereo Isomers a high-weightage topic?

You can refer to the priority and consistency badges at the top of this page. High priority topics should be thoroughly revised multiple times before the exam.

Should I memorize the solutions?

No, it is highly recommended to understand the core concept and methodology behind each solution rather than memorizing them, as exact questions are rarely repeated, but the concepts definitely are.