How to find the number of possible enantiomer for a given molecule?

The number of possible enantiomer is dependent on the chiral centers (asymmetric carbons). If there are n number of chiral centers, then 2n chiral isomers are possible. 

So, one chiral center would give 21=2 chiral isomers

2 chiral center will give 22=4 chiral isomers  and

3 chiral centers will give 23=8 chiral isomers

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