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The major product (ester) of the following reaction is:

A)  A single stereoisomer (optically inactive)

B)  A mixture of diastereomers (both optically active)

C)  Aracemic mixture (optically inactive)

D)  A single stereoisomer (optically active)

Correct Answer: D

Solution :

              Since carbocation does not form any chiral carbon in this reactions hence racemic mixture cannot form.