Explain why the optically pure ketone r 3-methyl-2-hexanone


Explain why the optically pure ketone (R) 3-methyl-2-hexanone gives a racemic mixture when exposed briefly to aqueous acid, whereas (R) 3-methyl-3-ethyl-2-hexanone remains optically pure under the same conditions.

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Chemistry: Explain why the optically pure ketone r 3-methyl-2-hexanone
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