Which of the following statements about the stereochemistry of halogenation reactions is true?

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An achiral starting material can undergo a halogenation reaction to give either an achiral or a racemic product. The product can be achiral if the halogenation occurs at a non-stereogenic center or if the reaction results in a meso compound. The product can be racemic if the halogenation occurs at a stereogenic center. Therefore, an achiral starting material can give both an achiral and a racemic product, making choice D the correct answer.

Which of the Following Statements About the Stereochemistry of Halogenation