A dextrorotatory optically active alkyl ...

A dextrorotatory optically active alkyl halide undergoes hydrolysis by `S_N2` mechanism. The resulting alcohol is.

A

Dextrorotatory

B

Laveorotatory

C

Optically inactive due to racemisation

D

may be dextro (or) laevorotatory

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The correct Answer is:

D

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