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The incorrect statement regarding chirality is:
A
A recemic mixture shows zero optical rotation.
B
$S_N1$ reaction yields 1:1 mixture of both enantiomers.
C
The product obtained by $S_N2$ reaction of haloalkane having chirality at the reactive site shows inversion of configuration.
D
Enantiomers are superimposable mirror images on each other.
Detailed Solution
Enantiomers are non-superimposable mirror images of each other.
So 'Enantiomers are superimposable mirror images' is incorrect.
(A racemic mixture shows zero optical rotation, $S_N1$ gives a 1 : 1 mixture of enantiomers, and $S_N2$ at a chiral centre gives inversion – all correct.)