Question

Column 1: Reaction

Column 2: Type of reactions

Column 3: Lab test for reactants


The only correct combination that gives two different stereoisomeric product is:

• A. (II) (i) (S)
• B. (III) (iii) (P)
• C. (IV) (iii) (Q)
• D. (I) (iv) (R)

Answer 1

The correct option is D

(I) (iv) (R)

Esterification results in an optically active compound and hence has two stereoisomeric products.