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A partially racemised `(+) -` 2-bromo-octane `(2^@ RX)` on reaction with aq. `NaOH` in acetone gives an alcohol with `80 %` inversion and `20 %` racemisation. What is the percentage of back-side attack ?

A

0.4

B

0.1

C

0.9

D

0.8

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