In the below reaction, the configuration of product is:

Correct answer: D. 100% opposite from configuration of reactant

  • A. 100% same of the configuration of reactant
  • B. 50% retained
  • C. 50% inverted
  • D. 100% opposite from configuration of reactant

Explanation

The reaction occurs with inversion of configuration. Thus, the nucleophile approaches the electrophilic carbon atom from the back and the leaving group simultaneously departs from the front of the substrate in the SN2 mechanism.

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