Question

In the reaction given below,
cis-3-hexene $+ CF_{3} CO_{3}H \to X \xrightarrow[H_{2}O]{H_{2}SO_{4}} Y$
The correct deduction concerning $X$ and $Y$ is

• A. Both $X$ and $Y$ are meso isomers
• B. $ X$ is racemic mixture while $Y$ is meso
• C. $X$ is meso isomer while $Y$ is racemic mixture
• D. Both $X$ and $Y$ are racemic mixture

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Correct answer is (c) $X$ is meso isomer while $Y$ is racemic mixture