Question

2, 5-Dimethylcyclo pentane -1, 1-dicarboxylic acid has x steroisomer out of which y are optically inactive. Mono decarboxylation of two isomer occurs as

Reaction - I
An optically active isomer $\stackrel{Heat}{⟶}$ product(s) + $C{O}_2$

Reaction II

An optically inactive isomer $\stackrel{Heat}{⟶}$ product(s) + $C{O}_2$

Select the correct statements(s).

• A. $y=1$
• B. In reaction I, single product is formed (enantiomer is not considered different compound)
• C. In reaction II, two different isomeric products are formed
• D. $x=3$

Answer 1

The correct option is B In reaction I, single product is formed (enantiomer is not considered different compound)

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