1what about the formula 2n where n is the number of chiral centres or stereogenic centres??
Q. C7H8O has how many isomers ??
a.2
b.3
c.4
d.5
Sir do we have to keep making structure and count or is there an easier was out ? :)
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62your fears are genuine..
You have to keep making isomers..
there are some formulas but they dont work and are generally useless. I have never used them, nor do I suggest anyone to use them.
162That formula also fails a lot of times. Even in very simple 2 chiral center cases!
I wud again advice you not to use that formula and do it logically.
I know it is painful and direct formulas are like heaven ;)
but it is safe to do it by first principle.