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Q 5.5: When the alkene below undergoes an ionic addition with HCI which of the following is produced? A A single enantiomer. B A mixture of unknown R/S C An achiral chloride (D) Aracemic mixture.
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Since the Cl- has an equal probability of attacking the carbocation either from the front or the back, a mixture of racemic mixture is obtained. Therefore, the last option is the correct answer.

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