Which of the following carbonyl compounds will give racemisation reaction in the presence of acid or base?

Question

Which of the following carbonyl compounds will give racemisation reaction in the presence of acid or base? (A) Option 1

(B)

(C)

(D)

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

Here the compound given below (Option B) can show racemisation as it has α -carbon atom as chiral. when it reacts with HCN racemic product is formed <img class="img-fluid question-image" alt="Solution" src="https://cdn.tardigrade.in/q/nta/c-aipbyvk1bbqv.png" />

Q. Which of the following carbonyl compounds will give racemisation reaction in the presence of acid or base?

Here the compound given below (Option B) can show racemisation as it has $α$ -carbon atom as chiral. when it reacts with HCN racemic product is formed