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The optically active compound [X] on tre...

The optically active compound [X] on treatment with `NaNO_2//HCl` gives

A

`1^@` alcohol with retention of configuration

B

`2^@` alcohol with inversion of configuration

C

racemic mixture of `2^@` alcohols

D

racemic mixture of `1^@` alcohols

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The correct Answer is:
C

Since carbocations are planar species, therefore, nucleophilic attack by `H_2O` gives a racemic mixture of `2^@` alcohols.
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