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organic chemistry. which of the following compounds would produce a racemate when treated with a base?
5. Which of the following compounds would produce a racemate when treated with base? auto conto com canton OCHE
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Answer is a).

Because base abstract H+ from alpha position to Carbonyl group and give enolate ion which further give two enanatiomers.

In structure b), chiral alpha carbon don't have any hydrogen whereas in c) we get diastereomers.

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