A) a racemate
B) optically active
C) a meso compound
D) a mixture of diastereomers
Correct Answer: A
Solution :
[a] Since during the reaction, a chiral carbon is created and further since the \[C{{N}^{-}}\] ion can attack the planar aldehyde group both from the top and the bottom face of the aldehyde group with equal ease, therefore, a 50:50 mixture of the two enantiomers, i.e. a racemic mixture is obtained.You need to login to perform this action.
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