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In this reaction, CH(3)CHOtoCH(3)CH(OH...

In this reaction,
`CH_(3)CHOtoCH_(3)CH(OH)Cnoverset(H*OH)toCH_(3)CH(OH)COOH`
An asymmetric centre is generated. The acid obtained would be

A

d-isomer

B

l-isomer

C

50% d and 50% l-isomer

D

20% d and 80% l-isomer

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The correct Answer is:
C
(c) The product is lactic acid `CH_(3)CH(OH)COOH`. It has a chiral carbon and will exist as a recemic mixture in which both d-and /-isomers are in equal proportions.
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