Yeah, this is a common problem with some of the more advanced questions when students think that if we make a racemic mixture, it will always make the 50-50 mix, while in reality certain molecular features may prevent one attack completely or at least make it very unfavorable like in the last example that you've mentioned.

@@VictortheOrganicChemistryTutor Great point. I will definitely be recommending your videos. You're pointing out a lot of problematic areas that trouble the novice students, specially on standardized tests. Cheers!

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Yeah, those are tricky. With some practice, you definitely can.

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