Question

The process of separation of a racemic mixture into the respective d and l optical isomers is called __________

(a) racemisation

(b) resolution

(c) inversion

(d) retention

I had been asked this question during an interview.

I need to ask this question from Haloalkanes & Haloarenes topic in chapter Haloalkanes and Haloarenes of Chemistry – Class 12

Answer 1

Right choice is (b) resolution

To explain I would say: Racemisation is the process of converting optical isomers into a racemic mixture and separating them from the mixture is known as resolution.