For the Typical S_N2 Reaction Y^- + RX $\rightarrow$ RY + X^-
It Can Be Predicted That

question 56

Multiple Choice

For the typical S_N2 reaction Y^- + RX $\rightarrow$ RY + X^-
It can be predicted that $\Delta$ S^‡ will be:

• A) positive.
• B) zero.
• C) negative.
• D) either positive or negative.
• E) unpredictable as to algebraic sign.

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