Question

Which best describes the product of the following reaction?

• A. Absolute configuration has been inverted
• B. Absolute configuration has been retained
• C. Recemization (loss of absolute configuration) has occurred
• D. Loss of chirality has occured (the product is achiral)

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Loss of chirality has occured (the product is achiral)

Loss of chirality takes place during reaction.