In the reaction : CH3CHO+HCN to CH3 CH(O...

In the reaction : `CH_3CHO+HCN to CH_3 CH(OH)CN overset(H.OH)to CH_3 CH(OH)COOH` an asymmetric centre is generated. This acid obtained would be :

A

20% D + 80% L-isomer

B

D-isomer

C

L-isomer

D

50% D + 50% L-isomer

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The correct Answer is:

D

`CH_3CHO + HCN rarr CH_3CHOHCN overset("hydrolysis")to underset("D+ L isomer of lactic acid")(CH_3 CHOHCOOH)`

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