Which one of the following compounds give racemic mixture when treated with NaOH (aq)?   1-Bromobutane   2-Bromo-2-methylpropane   2-Bromopropane   2-Bromobutane

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Which one of the following compounds give racemic mixture when treated with NaOH (aq)?

 
  1. 1-Bromobutane

     
  2. 2-Bromo-2-methylpropane

     
  3. 2-Bromopropane

     
  4. 2-Bromobutane

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