MHT CET Chemistry question

Alkaline hydrolysis of which among the following compounds leads to the formation of a racemate? [MH CET 2014]

Answer: (A)

Solution

Only 1-bromo-1-phenylethane is chiral and gives a stable benzylic carbocation (SN1), leading to attack from both sides and a

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