Which of the following compounds exists as a nonresolvable racemic mixture?
A
CH3CH2CH(OH)CH2CH3
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B
CH3CHOHCOOH
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C
CH3CH2NHCH2CH3
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D
C2H5CH3|N+|C2H5−CH(CH3)2Br−
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Solution
The correct option is BCH3CHOHCOOH CH3CHOHCOOH exists as a nonresolvable racemic mixture as the −OH group and the −COOH group form intramolecular hydrogen bonds and do not react with resolving agent.