Question

Alkaline hydrolysis of which among the following compounds leads to the formation of a racemate?

विकल्प

• 2-Chloro-2-phenylbutane

• 1-Chlorobutane

• 1-Chloropropane

• Bromomethane

Answer 1

2-Chloro-2-phenylbutane

Explanation:

2-Chloro-2-phenylbutane (3°) follows S_N1 mechanism.