Which of the Following Best Describes the Mechanism of an S_N2

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the mechanism of an S_N2 reaction?

• A)The LUMO of a nucleophile interacts with the HOMO of an electrophile.
• B)The LUMO of a nucleophile interacts with the LUMO of an electrophile.
• C)The HOMO of a nucleophile interacts with the HOMO of an electrophile.
• D)The HOMO of a nucleophile interacts with the LUMO of an electrophile.

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