JEE Main 2024 Chemistry question
Given below are two statements: Statement (I): reactions are 'stereospecific', indicating that they result in the formation only one stereoisomers as the product. Statement (II): reactions generally result in formation of product as racemic mixtures. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer: (C)
Solution
proceeds with inversion (one stereoisomer); goes through a planar carbocation and gives a racemic mixture.