The alcohol product(s) of the reduction of 2-methyl-3-pentanone with LiAlH4 is (are) figure.png (a) a single enantiomer (b) racemic mixture (c) two diastereoisomers (d) two structural isomers

Correct answer: (b) racemic mixture Explanation: The resulting compound is C3H7CH(OH)C2H5 which is optically inactive and reaction leads the racemisation.

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The alcohol product(s) of the reduction of 2-methyl-3-pentanone with LiAlH₄ is (are)

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(a) a single enantiomer

(b) racemic mixture

(d) two structural isomers

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Correct answer: (b) racemic mixture

Explanation:

The resulting compound is C₃H₇CH(OH)C₂H₅ which is optically inactive and reaction leads the racemisation.

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