Category: Everyday Science | Last updated: 2026-09-18

A racemic mixture contains:

A) Only one enantiomer
B) Equal amounts of both enantiomers (optically inactive)
C) A meso compound
D) Only diastereomers

Explanation

A racemic mixture is a 50:50 mix of R and S enantiomers, resulting in net zero optical rotation.

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