Q15 / 60 · JEE Advanced 2014 (Paper 1) · Chemistry
Consider all possible isomeric ketones, including stereoisomers of MW = 100. All these isomers are independently reacted with (NOTE: stereoisomers are also reacted separately). The total number of ketones that give a racemic product(s) is/are
Correct answer: 5
Solution
The general formula of isomeric ketone having molecular mass 100 is .
1] Will not give a racemic mixture on reduction with .
this ketone have chiral center will give diastereoisomer.
2] Will give a racemic mixture on reduction with 
3] Will give a racemic mixture on reduction with 
4] Will give a racemic mixture on reduction with 
5] Will give a racemic mixture on reduction with 
6] Will give a racemic mixture on reduction with 
Hence, the correct answer is 5.