Consider the Substitution Reaction That Takes Place When (R)-3-Bromo-3-Methylhexane Is

question 60

Multiple Choice

Consider the substitution reaction that takes place when (R) -3-bromo-3-methylhexane is treated with methanol.Which of the following would be true?

• A)The reaction would take place only with inversion of configuration at the stereogenic center.
• B)The reaction would take place only with retention of configuration at the stereogenic center.
• C)The reaction would take place with racemization.
• D)No reaction would take place.
• E)The alkyl halide does not possess a stereogenic center.

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