Question

The major product (ester) of the following reaction is

+$\xrightarrow { \mathrm { H } _ { 2 } \mathrm { SO } _ { 4 } }$

• A. A single stereoisomer (optically active)
• B. A mixture of diastereomers (both optically active)
• C. A racemic mixture (optically inactive)
• D. A mixture of four stereoisomers (two racemic mixtures)

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

A single stereoisomer (optically active)

Answer 2

Since carbocation does not form any chiral carbon in this reactions hence racemic mixture can not form.