A racemic mixture contains equal _____ of dextrorotatory and laevorotatory isomers.

No. of molecules

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Masses

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No. of moles

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All the above are correct.

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Solution

The correct option is A All the above are correct.
A racemic mixture contains equal no. of moles or no. of molecules or masses because the only rotation is different, one is having d and another is having l.

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