Question

The racemic mixture of Alanine can be resolved by using, The racemic mixture of Alanine can be resolved by using,

• A. 1 & 2 only
• B. 1 & 3 only
• C. 2 & 4 only
• D. 3 & 4 only

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

1 & 2 only

Answer 2

+

$\longrightarrow$ two diastereomeric esters

+ $\longrightarrow$

two diastereomeric amides (–) –2–chlorobutanoicacid

Racemic mixture can be resolved by using optically active compounds.