When (S)-1-Bromo-1-Phenylethane Undergoes an S_N2 Reaction with Methanethiol (CH₃SH) the Product

question 23

Multiple Choice

When (S) -1-bromo-1-phenylethane undergoes an S_N2 reaction with methanethiol (CH₃SH) the product of the reaction is the compound shown below. What is its configuration?

• A) S only
• B) R only
• C) both R and S with slightly more S than R
• D) both R and S with slightly more R than S

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