Which of the Following Statements Is Not True Regarding the S_N2

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not true regarding the S_N2 reaction of (R) -2-bromobutane with sodium cyanide?

• A) the reaction proceeds with inversion of configuration
• B) the rate is proportional to the concentration of sodium cyanide
• C) the rate is proportional to the concentration of (R)-2-bromobutane
• D) the rate of the reaction is independent of the identity of the solvent

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