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

question 64

Multiple Choice

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

• A)S only
• B)R only
• C)a mixture of enantiomers with more R than S
• D)a mixture of enantiomers with more S than R
• E)equal mixture of R and S

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