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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question
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Which of the following represents a racemic mixture?
Options
A 75% (R)-2-butanol, 25% (S)-2-butanol
B 25% (R)-2-butanol, 75% (S)-2-butanol
C 50% (R)-2-butanol, 50% (S)-2-butanol
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D none of the above
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A racemic mixture contains equal amounts (50:50) of two enantiomers. This mixture is optically inactive because the rotations cancel each other out.

Hint

What ratio of enantiomers defines a racemic mixture?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1017 of 1999
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