Question
Chemistry Question on Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
A pure dextrorotatory monocarboxylic acid is treated with racemic mixture of an alcohol containing one chiral carbon. The ester formed will be
A
pure dextrorotatory
B
racemic mixture
C
mesa compound
D
optically active mixture containing excess dextrorotatory compound
Answer
optically active mixture containing excess dextrorotatory compound
Explanation
Solution
A pure dextrorotatory monocarboxylic acid is treated with racemic mixture of an alcohol containing one chiral carbon. The ester formed will be optically active mixture containing
excess dextrorotatory compound.