What Is the Most Likely Stereochemical Outcome of the

question 45

Multiple Choice

What is the most likely stereochemical outcome of the S_N1 reaction shown here?

• A) complete inversion of configuration
• B) complete retention of configuration
• C) racemization
• D) more retention than inversion
• E) more inversion than retention

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