Some Basic Principles Of Organic Chemistry Question 189
Question: In the reaction $ CH_3CHO+HCN\to CH_3CH(OH)CN $ a chiral centre is produced. This product would be [CBSE PMT 1995]
Options:
A) Laevorotatory
B) Meso compound
C) Dextrorotatory
D) Racemic mixture
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
$ CH_3CHO+HCN\to CH_3-\underset{OH}{\mathop{\underset{|,}{\overset{*}{\mathop{CH}}},}},-CN $ (Both d and l forms are obtained) Hence, product will be a racemic mixture.
