MCQ
A solution of optically active $1$ -phenylethanol racemizes in acidified aqueous medium. It is due to
- Aenolization
- ✓carbonium ion formation
- Ccarbanion formation
- Dreversible oxidation-reduction
✓
Answer
Correct option: B.
carbonium ion formation
b
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