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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