Question

In the reaction
H.OH
CH₃CHO+HCN⟶CH₃CH(OH)CN ⟶ CH₃CH(OH)COOH

an asymmetric centre is generated. The acid
obtained would be
(a) 20 % D + 80 % L-isomer
(b) D-isomer
(c) L-isomer
(d) 50% D + 50% L-isomer

Answer 1

Answer:

d. will be the correct answer