MHT CET Chemistry question

Which of the following on hydrolysis forms racemate? [MH CET 2011]

Answer: (B)

Solution

1-Bromo-1-phenylethane is a chiral benzylic halide that ionises (SN1) to a planar carbocation, which is attacked from both faces to give a racemic

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