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Observe the esterfication mechanisms for primary and tertiary alcohols. `CH_3-COOH+Ph-undersetunderset(C_2H_5)(|)oversetoverset(CH_3)(|)C-OHoverset(Conc.H_2SO_4)to(Y)`A. (X) is optically active while (Y) is optically inactiveB. Both (X) and (Y) are optically activeC. Both (X) and (Y) are optically inactiveD. (X) is optically inactive while (Y) is optically active

Answer» Correct Answer - A
X is formed by type-1 mechanism hence configuration is retained.
Y is formed by type-2 mechanism hence recemic product is obtained.


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