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QAIPMT-2003-Ch-2668: NEET 2003 Chemistry - Class 12 AIPMT-2003-Ch-2668 Solution: In this reaction: \(CH_3CHO+HCN CH_3CH(OH)CN…

In this reaction: CH3CHO+HCN→CH3CH(OH)CN→H2OCH3CH(OH)COOHCH_3CHO+HCN\rightarrow CH_3CH(OH)CN\xrightarrow{H_2O}CH_3CH(OH)COOH an asymmetric centre is generated. The acid obtained would be

Multiple Choice Options

  • A D-isomer
  • B L-isomer
  • C 50% D + 50% L-isomer
  • D 20% D + 80% L-isomer

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Cell reaction is, Zn + Cu 2+ _ Zn 2+ + Cu E cell = E o cell - R T n F ln _ [ Z n 2 + ] [ C u 2 + ] Greater the factor [ Z n 2 + ] [ C u 2 + ] , less is the EMF. Hence E 1 > E 2

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