Question
Which of the following compounds will undergoes racemisation when solution of $$KOH$$ hydrolysis?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer :
Solution :
Option (C) is most probable answer. Out of compound (c) or (d), the (d) results in formation of racemic product due to chirality. Compound (c) although not chiral but can form racemic product. After removal of $$C{l^ - }$$ gives a carbocation which in turn undergo racemisation after rearrangement.
Option (C) is most probable answer. Out of compound (c) or (d), the (d) results in formation of racemic product due to chirality. Compound (c) although not chiral but can form racemic product. After removal of $$C{l^ - }$$ gives a carbocation which in turn undergo racemisation after rearrangement.