Geo-Scientist Prelims 2025 Chemistry Q89: Consider the following statements regarding the stereochemistry of…

Consider the following statements regarding the stereochemistry of 1, 4-dichlorocyclohexane :

1. It can exist as enantiomers but no diastereomers are possible.
2. It can exist as enantiomers as well as diastereomers.
3. It can exist as diastereomers but no enantiomers are possible.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct ?

1. (a) 1 and 2
2. (b) 2 only
3. (c) 2 and 3
4. (d) 3 only