The maximum number of stereoisomers possible for the compound given below is ________ 
The maximum number of stereoisomers possible for a compound is determined by the formula 2n, where n is the number of stereocenters. A stereocenter is typically a carbon atom bonded to four different groups. Let's analyze the given compound.
1. **Identify Stereocenters:**
a. The compound contains two carbon atoms attached to the central ring system that can serve as stereocenters. Both have four different substituents:
i. The carbon with the methyl (Me) group adjacent to the carbonyl group
ii. The carbon with the nitro (NO2) group on the benzene ring.
2. **Calculate Maximum Stereoisomers:**
a. With n = 2 stereocenters, the maximum number of stereoisomers = 22 = 4.
3. **Verify Range:**
a. The calculated number of stereoisomers is 4, which fits the provided range of 4,4.
Therefore, the maximum number of stereoisomers possible for the given compound is 4.
Important Questions from Stereochemistry
The specific rotation of enantiomerically pure (S)-2-butanol is $+14^\circ$. The specific rotation of enantiomeric mixture of 2-butanol obtained from an asymmetric reduction of 2-butanone is found to be $+7^\circ$. The percentage of (R)-2-butanol present in the reaction mixture is ________ (in integer).
In the following reaction, 13.4 grams of aldehyde P gave a diastereomeric mixture of alcohols Q and R in a ratio of 2:1. If the yield of the reaction is 80%, then the amount of Q (in grams) obtained is ________ (in integer).
The correct statement(s) about the relationship for the H-atoms in the following compounds is (are):
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