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The major product (ester) of the following reaction is

A) a racemic mixture (optically inactive)

B) a mixture of diastereomers (both optically active)

C) a single stereoisomer (optically active)

D) a mixture of four stereoisomers (two racemic mixtures)

Correct Answer: C

Solution :

               Hence, there is no carbocation formation at alkyl group in this reaction thus racemic mixture is not formed.