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Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe, making up ~75% of all matter.
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Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe, making up ~75% of all matter.
Which of the following compounds will undergo racemization when hydrolyzed with KOH?

To determine which compound undergoes racemization when hydrolyzed with KOH, we need to identify the presence of a chiral center.Racemization occurs when a chiral center is converted into a racemic mixture, typically through an mechanism.Let's analyze each compound:(a) Benzyl chloride (CHCHCl):โข The carbon attached to Cl is not chiral (no four different groups).โข Does not undergo racemization.(b) 1-Chloropropane (CHCHCHCl):โข The carbon attached to Cl is not chiral.โข Does not undergo racemization.(c) 2-Chlorobutane:โข The carbon attached to Cl is chiral (attached to four different groups: CH, CHCH, H, Cl).โข Can undergo racemization through an mechanism.(d) 2-Chloro-2-methylbutane:โข The carbon attached to Cl is chiral (attached to four different groups: CH, CH, H, Cl).โข Can undergo racemization through an mechanism.Conclusion:โข Compounds (c) and (d) have chiral centers and can undergo racemization.Therefore, the correct option is (c) and (d), which corresponds to Option 3.
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