A Compound with Specific Rotation,[α]_D = +35

question 21

Multiple Choice

A compound with specific rotation,[α]_D = +35.4° reacts to form a single product.The product of the reaction shows no optical activity.This could mean that the product:

• A)is a racemate.
• B)does not have any chiral centers.
• C)is a meso compound.
• D)Any of the above are possible explanations.

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