When a carbonyl compound is attacked by a nucleophile resulting in the formation of a new stereogenic center, what product(s) will be formed? A) A racemic mixture of the two possible enantiomers B) Contains more of one enantiomer than another because of steric reasons around the carbonyl C) Contains more of one enantiomer than another depending on the temperature of the reaction D) Contains different products depending on the solvent used

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When a carbonyl compound is attacked by a nucleophile resulting in the formation of a new stereogenic center, what product(s) will be formed?

A) A racemic mixture of the two possible enantiomers

B) Contains more of one enantiomer than another because of steric reasons around the carbonyl

C) Contains more of one enantiomer than another depending on the temperature of the reaction

D) Contains different products depending on the solvent used

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