Stereoisomers of 2-butanol

Medium Organic Chemistry Stereochemistry

Stereochemistry plays a crucial role in determining the properties and reactivity of organic molecules. Consider the compound 2-butanol, which has two stereocenters, allowing it to exist as several stereoisomers. The different stereochemical configurations can lead to differences in physical properties such as boiling points and solubility.

Which of the following statements about the stereoisomers of 2-butanol is true?

Both enantiomers of 2-butanol have the same boiling point.

The R,R stereoisomer is different from the S,S stereoisomer in terms of chemical properties.

The presence of stereocenters in 2-butanol allows it to exist as diastereomers.

Stereoisomers of 2-butanol must have different molecular formulas.

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