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Published on: August 14, 2026
Consider the following alkanes.
(i) 
(ii) 
(iii) 
(iv) 
(v) 
How many of the given alkane will form racemic mixture as a product on halogenation?
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Among the given alkanes, only one, i.e. (iii) formed racemic mixture on halogenation.
The reaction is proceed as
|
Cl
(* is chiral carbon)
Thus, product is a racemic mixture.
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