Question

Which of the following compounds will undergoes racemisation when solution of $KOH$ hydrolysis?

• A.
• B. $C{H}_2-C{H}_2-C{H}_2-Cl$
• C.
• D.

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Only option will undergo racemization when the solution of KOH hydrolyzes because it is the only compound which contains a chiral carbon atom.