Q. The compound, whose stereo chemical formula is written below, exhibits $x$-geometrical isomers and $y$-optical isomers. The value of $x$ and $y$ are

A) 4 and 4
B) 2 and 2
C) 2 and 4
D) 4 and 2
Explanation

(b)
Compound [image:9_image214.emf] has one chiral carbon atom thus, it has two geometrical ($cis$ and $trans$) and two optical isomers

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