Haloalkanes and Haloarenes - Result Question 5
####5. Which of the following compounds will undergo racemisation when solution of $KOH$ hydrolyses?
[2014]
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(a) (i) and (ii)
(b) (ii) and (iv)
(c) (iii) and (iv)
(d) (i) and (iv)
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Solution:
- (N) The compound in option (iv) will undergo $S_N 1$ reaction with $KOH$ solution. Hence, only this compound will undergo partial racemisation. Compounds given in other options are not chiral.
