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Published on: August 14, 2026
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: 
reactions are 'stereospecific', indicating that they result in the formation of only one stereoisomer 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.
A
Statement I is false but Statement II is true.
B
Statement 
is true but Statement II is false.
is true but Statement II is false. C
Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
D
Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
: Inversion of configuration occurs in 
reaction while 
reaction proceeds via
carbocation intermediate, and it produces racemic mixture. Hence both statements are true.
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