Total number of isomers (including stereoisomers) obtained on monochlorination of methylcyclohexane

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Total number of isomers (including stereoisomers) obtained on monochlorination of methylcyclohexane is $\_\_\_\_$ .

Professor PC Thomas Classes · Answer

(12) *Indicate the chiral centre, one chiral centre consists of two isomers. (a) and (b) have single isomer, (c) and (d) consists of total eight isomers (including RS) and (e) consists of two isomers (cis/trans). Hence, total 12 isomers are possible.\