Consider the Following Reaction

question 26

Multiple Choice

Consider the following reaction.

Which of these statements is incorrect?

• A) Sulfur displaces chloride ion in an intramolecular S_N2 reaction.
• B) This reaction is an example of neighboring group participation involving a heteroatom.
• C) The reaction goes through an intermediate episulfonium ion.
• D) The reaction follows an S_N2 mechanism where water displaces chloride ion from the starting material.
• E) HCl is produced in the reaction as a by-product.

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