Q. Consider all possible isomeric ketones, including stereoisomers of . All these isomers are independently reacted with (NOTE: stereoisomers are also reacted separately). The total number of ketones that give a racemic product(s) is/are
Answer: 5
Solution:
1

Will not give a racemic mixture on reduction with
2

Will give a racemic mixture on reduction with
3

Will give a racemic mixture on reduction with
4

Will give a racemic mixture on reduction with
(5)

Will give a racemic mixture on reduction with
(6)

Will give a racemic mixture on reduction with
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Will not give a racemic mixture on reduction with |
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Will give a racemic mixture on reduction with |
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Will give a racemic mixture on reduction with |
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Will give a racemic mixture on reduction with |
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Will give a racemic mixture on reduction with |
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Will give a racemic mixture on reduction with |