STANDARDChemistry-Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
STANDARD Chemistry Stereochemistry MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Which of the following compounds will give racemic mixture on nucleophilic substitution by OH⁻ ion?
A
(I)
B
(I), (II), (III)
C
(II), (III)
D
(I), (III)
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
In compound (I), Br is directly attached to chiral C atom thus, will give racemic mixture on nucleophilic substitution (Sₙ1) by OH⁻ ion.
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