In this reaction C H 3 C H O + H C N → C H 3 C H ( O H ) C N → H O H C H 3 C H ( O H ) C O O H a symmetric centre is generated. The acid obtained would be

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In this reaction C H 3 C H O + H C N → C H 3 C H ( O H ) C N → H O H C H 3 C H ( O H ) C O O H a symmetric centre is generated. The acid obtained would be, D-isomer, L-isomer, 50% D + 50% L-isomer, 20% D + 80% L-isomer

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Lactic acid ( C H 3 C H ( O H ) C O O H ) is an optically active compound due to the presence of asymmetric carbon atom. It exists in D- and L-form, the ratio of which is found to be (1:1), i.e., a racemic mixture is obtained.

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