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In this reaction, CH_(3)CHOtoCH_(3)CH(OH)Cnoverset(H*OH)toCH_(3)CH(OH)COOH An asymmetric centre is generated. The acid obtained would be

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50%D+50% L-isomer
20%D+80% L-isomer
D-isomer
L-isomer

Solution :Lactic ACID obtained in the given reaction is an optically active compound DUE to the presence of CHIRAL C-atom. It exits as d and l-forms WHOSE ratio is 1:1


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