What is incorrect regarding cis-1, 3-dibromo-trans-2, 4-dichlorocyclobutane?
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a
It has plane of symmetry
b
It has total three stereoisomers
c
It has no chiral carbon
d
It has a centre of symmetry
answer is D.
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Detailed Solution
Since, the two bromine atoms are on the same side of plane of cyclo butyl ring, there can't be a center of symmetry. It has no chiral carbon and possesses plane of symmetry passing through diagonal at which chlorine atoms are present.