Question

In the reaction sequence
`CH_(3)-overset(O)overset(||)(C)-H-underset(.^(Θ)OH)overset(HCN)rarr(A) underset(Delta)overset(H_(2)O //overset(o+)(H))rarr` Product is/are :
A. Diasteromers
B. Racemic mixture of hydroxy acid
C. Product is racemic mixture of cyanohydrin
D. Products is optically inactive

Answer 1

Correct Answer - B
`CH_(3)-overset(O)overset(||)(C)-H overset(HCN)underset(.^(Theta)OH)to underset("Cyanohydrin dl mixture")(CH_(3)-overset(OH)overset(|)underset(H)underset(|)(.^(**)(C))-CN) overset(H_(3)overset(o+)(O))underset(Delta)to underset("dl mixture")(CH_(3)-overset(OH)overset(|)underset(H)underset(|)(C)-COOH)`