What Product Results from the S_N2 Reaction Between (R)-2-Chloropentane and Methoxide

question 8

Multiple Choice

What product results from the S_N2 reaction between (R) -2-chloropentane and methoxide ion?

• A) (R)-2-methoxypentane
• B) (S)-2-methoxypentane
• C) racemic 2-methoxypentane
• D) 1-methoxypentane
• E) 3-methoxypentane

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