When (S)-2-Bromobutane Undergoes an S_N2 Reaction with CH₃O^-, the Product

question 58

Multiple Choice

When (S) -2-bromobutane undergoes an S_N2 reaction with CH₃O^-, the product is the compound shown below. What is the configuration of the product?

• A) S only
• B) R only
• C) both R and S with more R than S
• D) both R and S with more S than R
• E) equal amounts of R and S

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