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Which of the following reactions will not produce a racemic product ?
ChemistryHydrocarbonsJEE MainJEE Main 2020 (09 Jan Shift 2)
Options:
  • A
  • B
  • C CH3CH2CH=CH2HBr
  • D
Solution:
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A solution of two enantiomers that are present in an equal ratio is known as the racemic mixture. Here the reaction sequence is given below. It is clearly seen from the final product that it is not the racemic product because it does not have any chiral carbon.

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