Question

Racemic compound has ____________.

Options

• equimolar mixture of enantiomers

• 1 : 1 mixture of enantiomer and diastereomer

• 1 : 1 mixture of diastereomers

• 1 : 2 mixture of enantiomers

Answer 1

Racemic compound has equimolar mixture of enantiomers.

Explanation:

A racemic mixture is one that contains equal amounts of both enantiomers.