AIPMT PRELIMS2001Chemistry-Organic Chemistry

AIPMT PRELIMS 2001 Chemistry Stereochemistry MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

CH₃–CH₂–CH–CH₂Cl obtained by chlorination of n-butane, will be:

A

Meso form

B

Racemic mixture

C

d-form

D

l-form

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

Chlorination of n-butane at the chiral center leads to the formation of a racemic mixture due to the formation of equal amounts of enantiomers.

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