the recemisation of optically active compounds is driven by-?

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1)Enthalpy
2)Element of symmetry
3)Entropy and Enthalpy
4)Entropy

2007-08-26 18:53:26 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

Entropy only. The above answerers didn't understand the question. There can be no overall enthalpy involvement in racemisation.

2007-08-26 20:10:13 · answer #1 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

2) element of symmetery
all other option are related to thermodynamics and the Q is realted with symmetery so correct option is 2nd

2007-08-27 02:45:05 · answer #2 · answered by harsh_mkg 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋

2)element of symmetry.

2007-08-27 01:58:17 · answer #3 · answered by Dr. Eddie 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋