Which of the Following Statements Is Not True Regarding S_N2

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not true regarding S_N2 reactions?

• A) A carbocation intermediate is formed.
• B) The mechanism has only one step.
• C) Aprotic solvents are good choices for S_N1 reactions.
• D) The stereochemical outcome is inversion at the carbon bearing the leaving group.

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