Consider the following reaction... |JEE Main 2023

JEE MAIN 2023

31-01-2023 S1

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Consider the following reaction $$ \text { Propanal }+ \text { Methanal }=\xrightarrow[\substack{\text { (iii)s } \\ \text { (ii) } \mathrm{NaCN}^2 \mathrm{Na}}]{\text { (i) di.N } \mathrm{NaOH}} \underset{\left(\mathrm{C}_5 \mathrm{H}_8 \mathrm{O}_3\right)}{\text { Product B }} $$ The correct statement for product $B$ is. It $\mid$ is

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optically active and adds one mole of bromine

racemic mixture and is neutral

racemic mixture and gives a gas with saturated NaHCO3 solution

optically active alcohol and is neutrall

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