Question

In the reaction $C{H}_{3}CHO+HCN\to C{H}_{3}CH\left(OH\right)CN$
​​​​​​​A chiral carbon atom is produced. The product would be

• A. Dextrorotatory
• B. Laevorotatory
• C. Meso Isomer
• D. Racemic Mixture

Answer 1

The correct option is D Racemic Mixture

Racemic mixture is obtained because both the enantiomers are obtained in equal proportions. This is because the reactant (aldehyde) is planar and attack can happen from either side, resulting in a racemic mixture.