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Question

CH3-CH2-CH-CH3 obtained by chlorination of n-butane will be
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CI

A

Meso form

B

Racemic mixture

C

d-form

D

$l$ -form

Answer

Racemic mixture

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is (B): Racemic mixture.
CH3–CH2–CH2–CH3 $\rightarrow$ CH3–CH2CH–CH3 intermediate Sp2 hybrid planar shape $\rightarrow$ Cl recemic mix.