Which of the Following Statements About the S_N2 Mechanism for Nucleophilic

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the S_N2 mechanism for nucleophilic substitution reactions is true?

• A)Involves one step and occurs with retention of configuration.
• B)Involves two steps and occurs with inversion of configuration.
• C)Involves one step and occurs with inversion of configuration.
• D)Involves one step and occurs with racemization.

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