KVPY2011ChemistryHaloalkanes and Haloarenes
Optically active (S)- -methoxyacetaldehyde on reaction with MeMgX gave a mixture of alcohols. The major diastereomer ' P ^ on treatment with MeI / K ₂ CO ₃ gave an optically inactive compound. P is-
Options
- Ai
- Bii
- Ciii
- Dnone of these
Correct answer
D. none of these
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Incorrect question The statement optically active (s) - - methoxy acetaldehyde is incorrect.