Q. The incorrect statement regarding chirality is:
A) A recemic mixture shows zero optical rotation.
B) $S_N1$ reaction yields 1 : 1 mixture of both enantiomers.
C) The product obtained by $S_N2$ reaction of haloalkane having chirality at the reactive site shows inversion of configuration.
D) Enantiomers are superimposable mirror images on each other.
Explanation
[Solution] Enantiomers are non-superimposable mirror images. Answer (4).
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