JEE Main 2024 Chemistry question

ChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesJEE Main 2024

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.

Question ID VK-012423