What statement is correct about the following reaction

Options

A. There is inversion of configuration at asymmetric `C^(**)` atom
B. There is no change of configuration at asymmetric `C^(**)` atom
C. There is 100% racemisation at `C^(**)` atom
D. % inversion gt % retention at `C^(**)` atom

Answer

B

Explanation

No reaction is taking place at `C^(**)` atom so there is no charge of configuration.