Which of the Following Statements About an S_N2 Reaction Is

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about an S_N2 reaction is true?

• A) There are two transition states.
• B) There is one energy maximum.
• C) The transition state can be isolated and studied.
• D) For a carbon electrophile in the transition state, the hybridization of an sp³ carbon remains unchanged.
• E) The reaction rate does not depend on the concentration of the electrophile.

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