The process of separation of a racemic modification into $$d$$ and $$l$$ -enantiomers is called
A.
resolution
B.
dehydration
C.
revolution
D.
dehydrohalogenation
Answer :
resolution
Solution :
The process of separation of a racemic mixture into $$d-$$ or $$l-$$ forms (enantiomers) is called resolution. The racemic mixture of enantiomers is resolved by treating with an enantiomers of some chiral compound. The products are diastereomers which can be separated by usual methods such as recrystallisation, chromatography, etc.
Releted MCQ Question on Organic Chemistry >> General Organic Chemistry
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The bond order of individual carbon-carbon bonds in
benzene is