Engineering
Chemistry
Optical Isomerism
Alkene
Question

The incorrect statement regarding the product of reaction                
           B
(alkene)    

A is trans and B is a racemic mixture if R  R'

B is optically inactive due to external compensation if R  R' and optically inactive due to internal compensation if R=R'.

A is trans and B is a meso compound if R = R'

A is trans-alkene and B is always racemic mixture irrespective of the face whether R and R' are the same or different.

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Solution

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