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In the reaction sequence
C6H5CHO→NaCN/HCl(X)→H2O/H⊕ Product, Product will be
ChemistryAldehydes and KetonesNEET
Options:
  • A Optically inactive acid
  • B Optically inactive α -hydroxy acid
  • C Racemic mixture of two optically active α -hydroxy acids
  • D Racemic mixture of two optically active secondary alcohols
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The correct answer is: Racemic mixture of two optically active α -hydroxy acids
In the reaction sequence racemic mixture of two optically active α -hydroxy acids

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