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The reaction of R-2-hydroxy propanal with HCN occurs in basic medium. Among the following statements, which ones are correct?

(a) The product formed is chiral and exist as a racemic mixture.

(b) Racemisation occurs at C1 of reactant as carbonyl group is a planar group.

(c) Product formed exists as diastereomers.

(d) Basic medium increase ionization of HCN and increases CN- ,i.e., the nucleophile.
 

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