Which of the Following Would Not Undergo Racemization in Base

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would not undergo racemization in base?

• A) (S)-2-phenylbutanal
• B) (S)-3-phenylbutanal
• C) (S)-3-phenyl-2-butanone
• D) (S)-3-methyl-2-phenylbutanal
• E) All of the above will undergo racemization in base.

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