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Which one of the following will give racemised product in C2H5OH ?

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Solution

The correct option is C

It is SN1 reaction. So, the nucleophile EtOH can attack the carbocation from both the sides and forms racemic mixture.
In all other options, the products formed are achiral in nature. So, they don't form racemised mixture.

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