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When optically active halide is attacked...

When optically active halide is attacked by `CN^(-)`, the product obtained is a racemic mixture. Hence, the halide should be

A

primary

B

secondary

C

tertiary

D

None of the above

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The correct Answer is:
C
Tertiary halide follows `S_(N)1` mechanism which forms racemic mixture.
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