Question
Question: Identify the reaction/statement which is not correct among the following –...
Identify the reaction/statement which is not correct among the following –
A
B
2-methylcyclohexanone has a stereogenic Centre
C
The two structures given are representations of the same compound
and
D
Mild oxidation of maleic acid by dilute alkaline KMnO4 gives meso tartaric acid
Answer
Explanation
Solution
The only incorrect reaction represented is the hydrolysis of 2-methyl chlorocyclo-hexane by moist Ag2O. The product is obtained with retention of configuration. There is no inversion of configuration.