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Published on: August 13, 2026
Following 
amine has chiral carbon as indicated This on reaction with 
forms
A
alcohol with retention of configuration
B
alcohol with inverted configuration C
racemic mixture of 
alcohol
alcohol
D
racemic mixture of 
alcohol
alcohol
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
The reaction proceeds as follow:
and 
alcohols are formed in equal amounts thus, mixture is racemic.
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